Soap operas have a habit of bringing people back from the dead more often than a Halloween zombie movie. It’s become a running joke—if you don’t see a body, you don’t believe it. But we saw Roxy’s body after that tragic swimming pool incident in 2017. We saw Ronnie’s too. It was brutal, emotional, and we all sobbed into our cups of tea.
Yet, the rumour mill has been churning like a cement mixer full of gossip. The latest chatter? Walford Web and The Sun have been abuzz with whispers that actress Rita Simons might be tempted back. The lure of a flashback, a ghostly appearance, or a secret twin? Honestly, in Albert Square, a secret twin is a lighter Tuesday.
Think about it: we’ve had a Doctor Who-style regeneration of Martin Fowler. We’ve had Den Watts come back from a canal drowning. Even Dirty Den’s daughter, Sharon, has survived being shot, poisoned and more. Death in EastEnders is basically a suggestion, not a rule.
The “But She’s Dead” Argument
Your logical brain says, “No. She’s dead. We moved on. Amy has grown up without her mum.” It’s the same brain that tells you not to eat the last slice of cake, but you do it anyway. Emotion beats logic every time in the world of soaps.
EastEnders fans send in own scripts for shock Roxy and Ronnie comeback
Imagine the scene: Amy is now a teenager, dealing with all the drama a Mitchell heir has to deal with. She needs her mum more than ever. A ghostly Roxy appearing at the end of an episode, whispering “Mummy’s here, darling,” would break the internet. We’d all be sending tearful voice notes to our own mums.
Also, let’s not forget the massive hole her absence left for her sister Ronnie. The Mitchell sisters were the heart of the show. They were the perfect blend of “let’s get the heels on and cause chaos” and “hold my hair back while I cry.” Without them, the Square feels like a pub missing its best regulars.
