Fans of the BBC soap want Shirley Carter, played by Linda Henry, to make her return to the show after she left the square in 2022.
First arriving on EastEnders in 2006, Shirley was involved in many key storylines that saw her become a fan favourite.
In 2022, Shirley left the square after the death of her son, Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer, and went to Australia to visit her daughter Carly Wicks, played by Kellie Shirley.
Now, three years after the characters’ exit, EastEnders viewers have expressed that they think it’s time Shirley Carter returns to Walford.
EastEnders viewers want Shirley Carter to return
Taking to the online forum website, Reddit, one user wrote: “Is Shirley ever coming back? I miss this lady”, attaching a photo of the character.
Fellow EastEnders fans were quick to show support for Shirley’s return, as one wrote: “One of the best characters of all time.”
A second said: “Shirley, You Beautiful Legend, you! Shirley is my All-Time Favourite character, LOVE HER!”
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Another said they want the character back and are willing to wait: “I am not willing to accept that she won’t come back. I will wait patiently.”
However, other EastEnders fans shared that they think Shirley’s return is unlikely: “I think if we can accept that Stacey’s ‘extended break’ is more permanent, it’s time to accept that Shirley’s not coming back any time soon.”
One viewer said they don’t think Shirley should come back: “I don’t think they should bring her back. There’s just nothing left in the square for Shirley, other than bad memories.”
