The moment EastEnders fans were waiting for has finally arrived. The BBC soap has confirmed that Belinda Owusu is returning as ‘Libby Fox’ later this month. However, the return is only for a brief period to support her family.
Libby will help Denise through her cancer diagnosis and also support Chelsea after Jordan’s car accident. Meanwhile, will the Fox family survive this terrifying summer? Keep scrolling to learn more.
EastEnders: Homecoming For Libby Fox
An iconic resident is officallyy heading back to Albert Square. In fact, she is here to solve another major puzzle piece ahead of the highly anticipated New Year’s Day flashforward. With this unexpected homecoming, it’s a massive milestone for the legendary local family. And it brings a source of emotional strength.
For now, we can say this surprise return will be an crucial link to the mysterious future scenes broadcast at the start of the year. As we know, Libby has been absent from the regular neighbourhood drama for nine years. And now, she is returning after learning that the family unit has reached a breaking point.
Libby is returning to the East End specifically to provide emotional stability for Denise as she deals with blood cancer. Apart from this, the returning character will also have to help a distraught Chelsea Fox navigate the gruelling recovery of young Jordan Fox. Also, this will be the first time that actress Belinda Owusu will share screen time alongside Zaraah Abrahams.
Executive Producer Teases New Flashforward Clues During Belinda’s Stint
The returning professional is extremely thrilled to explore her familiar roots on the Elstree set after twenty years. However, the sad part is this reunion will only last for a temporary period. Soap’s boss Ben Wadey confirmed that the character is back only for a short block of episodes. And it’s designed to unwrap the broader winter mystery.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Belinda back to the role of Libby Fox as we start to uncover another piece of the puzzle of the New Year’s flashforward storyline. Libby returns at a particularly emotional time for the Fox-Trueman family. And it’s clear that her family needs her now more than ever”, said Ben.
During the original future preview, Libby was searching for her missing mum with Patrick Trueman. Hence, viewers were anxious about the family’s ultimate fate. Meanwhile, do you think Libby should be made a permanent cast member? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.