Sam Mitchell returns to EastEnders this December, and Max Branning is already back. Their reappearances bring new complications. Sam faces a life‑changing diagnosis. Max shows up seemingly unannounced at other characters’ events. Fans on Reddit are reacting; some hope for a Sam‑Max pairing, others warn it could lead to trouble. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Sam’s Diagnosis And Max’s Return In EastEnders
Sam Mitchell returned to Walford recently. However, it was soon revealed that she had lump in her breast. Though she was reluctant to show the lump to the doctor. However, when her family learnt about the diagnosis, they were concerned for her. Her family, Jack Branning, Denise Fox and others, convinced her to see a doctor.
And then finally she agreed to a medical checkup. In addition, breast cancer has been identified in the lump. Sam, nevertheless, is scheduled to have a lumpectomy early next year. The reason is that the soap desires to work with the charity Breast Cancer Now. They intend to feature this story very delicately.
Meanwhile, Max Branning returned to the show after being absent for a long time. He first made a shocking appearance at Lauren and Peter’s wedding. And now he will again be seen in the Christmas episodes. We all saw spoilers of him with a split lip. It was after he had an altercation with his brother Jack at Jimmy Beale’s christening. And now that both Sam and Max will cross paths, it would be interesting to watch.
Will Max And Sam End Up Together?
On Reddit, one user wrote, “Excited but gutted at the same time. I am so happy we are getting a Sam Mitchell return…Wish we got her back when Bianca was on the Square.” A few hoped for the possibility of Sam and Max building a connection. One said, “They need to be together… their connection has been building. Another wrote, “Maybe Sam could find peace if Max proves himself.”
However, others are against it because of Max’s history. One user said, “Max never learns…Sam deserves someone better.” Another said,” Max always ruins things. I don’t trust him with Sam.” A third person said, “Let Sam focus on getting well, not dealing with his mess.”
Several people went as far as to say that their relationship might cause chaos in the dynamics of different families. Especially, the ones with ongoing feuds that featured Zoe, and old enemies making a comeback. Will we see something between the two in the coming episodes? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.