EastEnders Rita Simons surprised many with a quiet shift in her appearance, and the timing has left people wondering if there is more behind her decision. She shared a soft, calm moment at the salon, away from any noise, showing herself in a way she rarely does. The change felt personal, almost like the start of a new chapter. But does it point to something else? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Rita Opens Up About Her Hair And Her Time In Hollyoaks
Rita Simons was known for her bright blonde look. But she no longer wants to carry that look. She posted a video of her natural look, saying she’s leaving her old style for comfort. She was tired of blonde upkeep and thanked the team for a style that lets her hair grow naturally. Rita talked about how the new hair covered most of the blonde and made lighting her own hair much easier.
Rita had recently left Hollyoaks. She played Marie Fielding for two years. And she left the soap during the show’s anniversary period. Now she is in Brookside Close with her on-screen son. Not just this, she arrived in Liverpool even when she hadn’t recovered from a full hysterectomy. Some people also helped her feel safe and settled. So she thanked them and was ready to return home. She mentioned that London was calling her back, and she wanted to listen to her instinct.
Elsewhere, her character in Hollyoaks was not killed in the plane crash. So she could return to the soap one day. Riya said, “I enjoyed playing Marie, and I enjoyed every part of the chaos the character brought into the world.” She also mentioned that she would miss her boys the most.
Is Rita Returning As Roxy Mitchell In EastEnders?
When Rita confirmed that she was leaving, Hollyoaks fans immediately got excited. They thought that she could now return to the BBC soap as Roxy. Even though her character had died on-screen, fans still miss her. They want Rita once again on the soap.
Besides that, on the other hand, Samantha Womack, who was the character of Ronnie Mitchell in the soap, expressed that people continue to inquire her about Ronnie and Roxy. There are even a few younger viewers who remember the sisters, and now they go on telling each other the stories from those days.
Once, even a young man had stopped his vehicle to tell her how much Ronnie meant to him. Meanwhile, fans are loving Rita Simon’s new look. But will we get to see Roxy Mitchell on our screens again? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.