Kim Medcalf Sam Mitchell EastEnders

SOAP star Kim Medcalf is back on EastEnders, reprising her role as the iconic Sam Mitchell.The actress last took on the role in 2002, with the charact.

EastEnders' Sam Mitchell returns as fans delight over Kim Medcalf. Some viewers though believe that only Danniella Westbrook can do the role justice. Sam.

In fact, I’d forgotten Daniella Westbrook came back the last 2 times!” This is the first time that Kim Medcalf has appeared in the role for 17 years. The rawness she brings to it is [crown emoji].’

Kim Medcalf made a spectacular return as Sam Mitchell in Monday night's episode, taking over once again from Danniella Westbrook, who has not been afraid to ...

"Sharon’s clearly so loyal to Phil and they have a special relationship. It was a really surreal experience, kind of like I’d gone back in time 17 years. "My life took me in a different direction though,’ she explained. I know you took a lot of backlash and everything for stepping in, but you did a fantastic job. I know the lot is new but everything feels so familiar." You're a very talented actress and thank you for keeping Sam alive, keeping her going'. "It was scary finding out I'd be taking over someone else's character because you wonder whether the public will accept it," she said at the time. It's a great part and I'm sure she'll be great." Kim had never ruled out a return to the show as she was always fond of the character and watched it on and off. ‘I worked a lot in theatre and had a family, so I didn’t necessarily think a return would be on the cards," she told The Metro this month. "She's a brilliant character and I can't wait to get back in the Square this spring and work with the amazing cast of both familiar and new faces." In a statement, Kim said: "When the BBC approached me last year to reprise the role of Sam I was thrilled.

Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) is back in EastEnders tonight – and it's fair to say that not everyone is pleased to see her. In fact, she manages to get on the ...

She’s going to cause lots of drama in typical Sam Mitchell style and she’s also going to upset a few people. Phil has asked her to take charge of the family business, and this leaves Sharon and Kat fuming as Sam flaunts her position as Phil’s chosen one. Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) is back in EastEnders tonight – and it’s fair to say that not everyone is pleased to see her.

Kim Medcalf reprised her role of Sam Mitchell in EastEnders last night and fans absolutely loved her 'iconic' entrance.

And a third added: “When Phil said Miss Piggy I thought it was Sharon he meant. Can’t believe taking the deal was a double cross… But in real life he would call Grant.” Sam turned out to be the ‘international call’ Phil made as he played Keeble, pretending he was going to enter a plea deal. And a fourth added: “Sam Mitchell back on EastEnders, oh it’s a big YES from me.” Another wrote: “When the iconic Sam Mitchell entered the room, the whole room,” along with a cheeky GIF reacting the same way as the inmates did.

The confrontation between the pair, who have both played the role, reportedly left newcomer Kim "taken back".

This week, Sam returns to the Square to a less than warm welcome. You're a very talented actress and thank you for keeping Sam alive, keeping her going'. Kim rejoined the soap as Sam this week.