EastEnders legend will not be returning to show in shock twist

Walford disciples are going to be deprived of their long-awaited Kat and Alfie reunion.

One of Eastenders most popular actors confirmed in an interview they would not be returning to the square. Rumours were circulating for a while earlier this year that as Jessie Wallace is set to reprise her role as Kat Moon, she would likely bring Shane Ritchie's character, Alfie, with her. Unfortunately, in a nightmare interview that will pain the ears of Enders fans across the country, Ritchie has ruled out a return, saying he needs to "take a break from showbiz." Speaking on Radio City, as part of their 24 hour mental health broadcast, he said: "I’m in a fortunate position where I can pick and choose what I want to do and EastEnders at the moment I said no to it. “I just need to take a break from television and a little break away from showbiz. “Trust me, it’s not because I’ve got loads of money because that is far from the truth. But I just need to pick and choose.” So Kat will be left to terrorise residents of Albert Square on her own. Jessie Wallace confirmed her own return by sharing a picture of her character's infamous ‘bling’ necklace, adding the caption: "I'm home #EastEnders." https://twitter.com/JessieWallaceUK/status/951442220716052480 It is understood she will be coming back to Walford alongside Mo Harris and Jean Slater, but no Alfie. The couple were last seen in the EastEnders spin-off Redwater.

Speaking about reprising the role, Jessie has previously said: "I am thrilled to be returning to EastEnders next year and knowing what John Yorke has in store for the Slaters is incredibly exciting.

"I love Kat and Walford dearly and I cannot wait to get started – watch out Walford, Kat's coming home."

All will no doubt be revealed in the coming months, but for now fans were just happy to know Kat was back. https://twitter.com/megandavies2710/status/951475637281271808 https://twitter.com/laurenT1c/status/951457414653542407 https://twitter.com/Rainy_Daysi/status/951454398714208256 https://twitter.com/xxLinziWrightxx/status/951550072466149376