The EastEnders return fans have prayed for as show legend stages unexpected comeback

The long-awaited return of an EastEnders legend (Picture: BBC / Metro)

EastEnders spoilers follow for Tuesday’s (May 26) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.

EastEnders fans, your prayers have been answered.

Without so much as a hint, the BBC One soap left audiences who watch new offerings early via iPlayer stunned with the unexpected and long-awaited return of the Sharon Watts (Letitia Dea...