EASTENDERS fans are convinced they have worked out the next major return to Albert Square – and it could be happening pretty soon.

After the shocking live episode that saw Martin Fowler lose his life, viewers are now predicting that his daughter Bex Fowler will return to Walford for his funeral five years after she left the BBC soap.

Fans of the soap have taken to X to share their theories about the potential comeback.

One wrote: “She’s definitely coming back.”

Another asked: “Are they gonna bring Bex back for Martin’s funeral?”

A third added: “I would love to see Bex on my screen again. I loved herrr.”

And a fourth said: “With Martin sadly gone, I hope we see Bex make an appearance for his funeral.”

Bex (Jasmine Armfield) was last seen in Walford in 2020 when she made the decision to leave for a fresh start, heading off to travel the world after a difficult few years.

She had struggled with her mental health and attempted to take her own life before making the choice to leave Walford behind.

Her departure was emotional, and her parents Sonia and Martin were initially against her plans, but they ultimately gave her their blessing.

At the time of her exit, the soap’s Executive Producer Jon Sen praised Jasmine’s portrayal of Bex, saying: “She’s brought something incredibly special to the role of Bex and we will all miss her – both as a friend and colleague.”

Jasmine also shared her feelings on leaving the show, saying: “I’ve had such a fantastic time playing Bex Fowler and loved being part of EastEnders, but now feels like the right time to try something new.”

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With Martin now gone, fans believe the character could make a dramatic return to pay tribute to her father – and possibly even stick around for longer.

EastEnders has been making a habit of bringing back former stars recently, with the soap’s 40th anniversary featuring a shocking return for Queen Vic legend Angie Watts.

The secret cameo left both viewers and cast members stunned.

Anita Dobson, who plays Angie, triumphantly declared that she managed to keep her lips sealed about the surprise comeback.

The actress only informed her husband about the scene, keeping friends and even other EastEnders co-stars in the dark.