EastEnders viewers ‘furious’ over the recasting of iconic character Vicki Fowler as she returns to the soap
EastEnders have recasted the iconic Vicki Fowler following the d.e.a.t.h of her uncle Martin Fowler in upcoming scenes but fans are furious over the decision.
Sharon Watts’ sister Vicki was last seen in Albert Square in 2004, before moving to Australia with partner and former character Spencer Moon, the brother of Alfie Moon.
She is returning to Albert Square after a 20 year hiatus to attend her Uncle Martin’s funeral, who was k.i.l.l.e.d off during the live episode.
Martin d.i.e.d after being crushed by a metal beam, following The Queen Vic collapsing during an explosion.
And fans are furious over the recast as they said the mover has left them ‘upset’.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one viewer wrote: ‘Man, I don’t know about the Vicki recast, will have to see about this.’
Vicki Fowler is set to head back to Walford following the d.e.a.t.h of her uncle Martin Fowler in upcoming scenes on EastEnders
Sharon Watts’ sister Vicki was last seen in Albert Square in 2004, before moving to Australia with partner and former character Spencer Moon, the brother of Alfie Moon (original actress pictured on set in 2004)
‘I didn’t even realise that it’s Vicki Fowler (another recast).’
‘I feel the time it wrong for Vicki especially as a recast, she should have been brought back either when Michelle was brought back & recast or when Denny d.i.e.d to support Sharon with a Vicki recast why couldn’t they do the same for spence as original actor definitely won’t be back.’
‘I cannot believe the legendary Vicki Fowler has been recast.’
‘Gutted they recast Vicki Fowler.’
‘Really upset they made the choice now to bring back Vicki and especially to recast.’
In upcoming emotional scenes, Walford will bid farewell to Martin at his funeral with his niece Vicki in attendance.
Vicki will return with her new flame Ross and his son Jowl shocking her sister Sharon as she reveals they plan to stay full time.
She will be played by actress Alice Haig replacing former soap star Scarlett Alice Johnson.
She will be played by actress Alice Haig replacing former soap star Scarlett Alice Johnson (pictured in 2004)
She is returning to Albert Square after a 20 year hiatus to attend her uncle Martin’s funeral, who was k.i.l.l.e.d off during the live episode
And fans are furious over the recast as they said the mover has left them ‘gutted’
Of her soap debut, Alice 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.’
Soap boss Chris Clenshaw suggested Vicki would be ‘representing’ Michelle at the funeral, so it might mean a return is off the cards.
Chris spilled: 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.’
