Actor Jasmine Armfield will reprise her role as Bex for a short stint five years after leaving EastEnders in 2020.

EastEnders' Bex Fowler is returning to Walford for the first time since 2020 in the wake of her father Martin Fowler's tragic death on the BBC soap, with actress Jasmine Armfield reprising the role

EastEnders has confirmed that Bex Fowler will return for the funeral of her father Martin, following his tragic death. The iconic character passed away following the dramatic explosion at The Vic during Thursday’s (February 20) live episode, bringing an end to James Bye’s 11-year stint in the role.

EastEnders' Bex Fowler is making a return to the BBC soap very soon following the death of her father Martin Fowler, with actress Jasmine Armfield reprising the role

EastEnders favourite Bex Fowler, played by Jasmine Armfield, is set to make a brief return to Albert Square following the tragic death of her dad Martin Fowler

Vicki (now played by Alice Haig) will return after 21 years away with her new boyfriend Ross (Alex Walkinshaw) and his son Joel (Max Murray), which causes a stir amongst the Walford residents, who had all assumed she was still in a relationship with long-term love Spencer Moon.

EastEnders has confirmed that Bex Fowler will be making a return to Albert Square following the death of her father Martin, with actress Jasmine Armfield reprising her role

Hot on the heels of the news that Vicki Fowler will return to EastEnders for Martin’s (James Bye) funeral, it has been confirmed that his daughter Bex will also be in attendance to say an emotional goodbye.