Whitney Dean returns to EastEnders after two‑year break

A beloved character made a surprise return to the BBC One soap EastEnders this week, sparking immediate speculation among viewers about a new romantic storyline. Whitney Dean, played by actress Shona McGarty, reappeared in Walford for the first time in two years during an episode that aired on Monday, May 25, and is now available to stream.

Her return came amid the ongoing wedding preparations for Vicki Fowler and Ross Marshall. Zack Hudson, who is Ross's best man and shares a secret past with Vicki, received an unexpected phone call while working at the Queen Vic pub. He abruptly left his duties to attend a mysterious meeting, which was later revealed to be a dinner at the Knight Fusion restaurant with his ex-fiancée, Whitney.

During their conversation, Whitney showed Zack photographs of their baby daughter, Dolly, and her newly adopted daughter, Britney Wainwright. She stated that she was happy and in a good place. When Zack pleaded for a reconciliation, Whitney declined, revealing that she has moved on and is now seeing someone new, which left him devastated. The couple's relationship had ended two years prior after Whitney discovered Zack had been unfaithful with her friend...