Alice Haig is taking over the role that Scarlett Alice Johnson had most recently played and she's not alone!
Following the incredibly heartbreaking death of Martin Fowler during Thursday's flawless live episode, Vicki Fowler will set foot in Albert Square for the first time in over 20 years to attend her Uncle Martin’s funeral, bringing her new boyfriend Ross and his son Joel with her.
As the love child of teen mum Michelle Fowler and Dirty Den Watts, Vicki’s life has been beset with drama from day one, but since leaving the Square in 2004, Vicki has been living in Australia with long-term love Spencer Moon where they ran a bar.
So, when she arrives in Walford with a new man on her arm, it comes as quite the shock to sister Sharon and Spencer’s brother Alfie, who had no idea they had split.
However, it quickly becomes clear that Vicki is serious about Ross and that the couple are keen to ingratiate themselves with her family in E20.
Alice Haig will be taking on the part of Vicki Fowler, which was previously played by Scarlett Alice Johnson between 2002 and 2003, Samantha Leigh Martin between 1988 and 1995 and Emma Herry between 1986 and 1988.
On joining EastEnders, Alice Haig, who'll be playing Vicki Fowler, said "I am so excited. I have always watched the show, and I was born in February 1985, so I’m the same age as EastEnders! It’s so cool to be playing a character like Vicki - we think we know her, but a lot has changed. I can’t wait for all the Albert Square drama ahead."
To which Alex Walkinshaw, who'll play Vicki's new boyfriend Ross, added "I am really excited as I’ve had so many friends on EastEnders throughout the years, and I always hear lovely things about it. The show is top draw drama and I can’t wait to get stuck in. Ross is a decent, hardworking family man, he always puts family first, and he is very in love with Vicki, but it’s not always plain sailing."
Newcomer Max Murray, spoke about playing Joel, and said "It’s an absolute privilege and honour to be joining such a wonderful production full of a lovely cast and crew. I’m really looking forward to introducing Joel to EastEnders viewers and telling his story."
To which Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw added "We’re delighted to have the very talented Alice, Alex and Max with us. Vicki is back under the most tragic of circumstances, representing her distraught mum Michelle, and she’s changed a lot since we last saw her."
"We’re excited to let viewers get reacquainted with Vicki and to introduce Ross and Joel to the Square. It won’t be long before Vicki and this new branch of the Fowler family are making waves in Walford."
EastEnders continues Mondays to Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One with first look episodes available from 6am on BBC iPlayer
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