After 10 years away, Dotty Cotton is returning to EastEnders later this year

She's baaaaack. 

EastEnders' Dotty Cotton is set to make an explosive return to Albert Square later this year. The character was last seen on-screen in 2009, when she left Walford and headed to the United States to start a new life with her mum, Sandy. The Sun report Dotty will be brought back by her grandmother, Dot, after she visits them in Wales. Milly Zero, who is best known for playing Hannah in CBBC's All At Sea, will be taking over the role. EastEnders boss Jon Sen said that Dotty promised Dotty will "return with a bang" later this year, adding [via Metro]:

"We’re all super-excited to welcome Dotty back to the Square – sharp-witted and with an eye for human weakness, she’s not afraid to say what she thinks. "We are also thrilled that Milly will be taking on the role – her versatility as an actress and ability to capture Dotty’s blend of sass, intelligence and vulnerability ensure that Dotty will return with a bang this autumn."

Milly added:

“I am honestly so excited to be playing Dotty Cotton and joining the E20 family, especially playing alongside June Brown, who I have been watching on my telly since I was a young girl. “Her and Dotty have such an interesting relationship to explore with a complicated history, so I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them. It all feels very surreal and I am buzzing already.”