Actor Jasmine Armfield will reprise her role as Bex for a short stint five years after leaving EastEnders in 2020.

EastEnders has confirmed that Bex Fowler will return for the funeral of her father Martin, following his tragic death. The iconic character passed away following the dramatic explosion at The Vic during Thursday’s (February 20) live episode, bringing an end to James Bye’s 11-year stint in the role.

James Alexandrou, who played Martin Fowler before James Bye in EastEnders, has reacted to the character’s traumatic death. James portrayed the beloved character in the BBC One soap from 1996-2007. In 2014, Martin returned to Walford, but James Bye had taken over the role.

As the love child of teen mum Michelle Fowler and Dirty Den Watts, Vicki’s life has been beset with drama from day

Fan favourite Vicki Fowler will return to Eastenders for the first time in 20 years. The character, who will now be played by Andor star Alice Haig, is the love child of teen mum Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully) and Dirty Den Watts (Leslie Grantham).

Vicki Fowler is set to make her return to EastEnders after 20 years away from Walford and she'll be bringing two new family members with her to EastEnders' Albert Square

EastEnders fans will see a character return to Walford for the first time in more than 20 years to attend Martin Fowler’s funeral. Vicki Fowler will return to the soap to pay her respects at her uncle’s funeral.