EastEnders fans are thrilled at the news that Ryan Malloy is set to make a surprise return to Walford next month.
As his 12-year-old daughter Lily has discovered she is pregnant and his sister Whitney will find out her baby has Edwards Syndrome, Ryan decides to come back.
Details around his arrival have been kept quiet, but it has been confirmed it will only be for a short stint.
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But fans have predicted that Stacey and Ryan could be set for a surprise reunion as they bond over their daughter's situation, sparking Martin's exit.
But fans have predicted that Stacey and Ryan could be set for a surprise reunion as they bond over their daughter's situation, sparking Martin's exit.
James Bye is set for a break from the soap to go on paternity leave, and whilst he and Stacey aren't together at the moment, fans have been hoping they would reunite.
One fan posted: "Made up. I loved Ryan and Stacey's connection over Lilly so it would be lovely to see a reunion for them."
Another said: "I really wanted them to end up together when he stupidly married janine lol."
One agreed: "Me too, they did get together for a short time though and then he left so maybe one day it can happen again. I hope so."
Could Ryan and Stacey be set for a brief reunion which will spark Martin's exit?
Executive producer Chris Clenshaw told Inside Soap magazine: "‘I don’t think Martin will ever get over Stacey."
On returning to EastEnders, Neil McDermott said: “When I heard what the story was I was really pleased that the stars aligned and I was able to revisit Ryan and set foot back on the Square.
"It was so lovely to see so many old friends and to work with Shona and Lacey again, as well as to meet and work with Ryan’s daughter, played beautifully by Lillia."
Meanwhile, Executive producer Chris Clenshaw added: “It’s wonderful to welcome Neil back to the role of Ryan Malloy.
"Although we haven’t seen Ryan for some years, his character is still intertwined in the history of two of the show’s major characters, Stacey and Whitney. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have him back for a short while as he’s thrust into the heart of the drama."
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC.
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