BBC One has confirmed that Maddy Hill and Danny Hatchard will return to EastEnders in autumn 2026. The actors reprise their roles as Nancy and Lee Carter. The characters return to Walford to reunite with their mother, Linda Carter.
Executive Producer Ben Wadey confirmed the casting of both actors for the upcoming storylines. Maddy Hill described her return as a short stint. Danny Hatchard returns to the role of Lee Carter for the first time since his previous departure from the soap.
The plot involves the children reintegrating into the Carter family fold. Ben Wadey stated that the narrative focuses on the reunion between Linda and her children. The specific reasons for the return of Nancy and Lee have not been disclosed by the network.
EastEnders is produced by BBC Studios. The series is available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.