A beloved EastEnders character has been confirmed for a dramatic return next year

EastEnders fans are in for a blast from the past next year as Lola Pearce is set to return to Walford.

The news of the fan favourite's return was confirmed by the BBC on Thursday, there years after she was last seen on screen. Lola and Jay had made plans to leave Albert Square and start a new life tighter in Newcastle. However, he was left heartbroken when she made the decision to end her relationship and leave with her daughter. Speaking to Metro, a spokesperson for the show said:

"Lola is a far cry from the teenager who gave birth in McKlunky’s. Mature and confident, Lola is fiercely protective over her daughter Lexi, and isn’t bothered about what anyone thinks of her. "But what brings Lola back to Walford, and how will everyone react?"

https://twitter.com/bbceastenders/status/1075677185019731968   Ahead of her return to her show, Danielle Harold - the actress behind the role - spoke about her excitement over returning to Walford. She said:

“I’m so excited to be returning to EastEnders next year. EastEnders was my first acting job and I have so many happy memories from my time there. "I can’t believe it’s been over three years since I left and I can’t wait to get back and find out what Lola has been up to."

And senior executive producer Kate Oates added:

"As a viewer I always admired Lola’s feisty, fiery spirit and viewers will have a lot to look forward to with her return. "How will Jay respond seeing the love of his life walk back into Walford after all these years and for Billy to have his best girl back in town, I can’t wait."