EastEnders viewers were left questioning one long-term character's exit from the BBC soap on Thursday, which resulted in a legend returning to the show briefly

EastEnders viewers were left in tears during Thursday's episode, as Bobby Beale departed Walford in the wake of Anna Knight's betrayal - but some fans are convinced he'll return

EastEnders fans are convinced that Bobby Beale will be making a return to Walford soon after a 'glaring clue' was spotted during his emotional exit from the BBC soap

Last night, Bobby discussed the possibility of going to stay with Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), and tonight she made an unexpected return to the BBC soap to bring him home. Bobby was left crushed earlier this week when he caught girlfriend Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) kissing his best friend Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier).

EASTENDERS fans are certain an iconic character will return amid Bobby Beale’s impending exit. Viewers already know actor Clay Milner Russell is departing the BBC soap after five years

EastEnders is closing out the week's episodes with more Beale-centred drama in Albert Square. Releasing first-look photos, the BBC soap said: "As Ian desperately tries to get Bobby to stay in Walford by driving Freddie out of the Square,

Hurricane Bianca blows back into Albert Square in EastEnders next week, as Patsy Palmer returns for another guest stint as the iconic character. She is on the warpath following sister Sonia Fowler’s (Natalie Cassidy) arrest for Debbie Colwell’s murder,