EastEnders star celebrates series return 22 years after official exit
EastEnders star filled with ‘gratitude’ as he returns to soap
- EastEnders actor Nicholas Bailey reprised his role as Dr Anthony Trueman in Monday night's episode, 22 years after his official departure from the BBC series.
- Bailey expressed "gratitude" for the opportunity to "revisit a career-defining character" and reconnect with former colleagues.
- He originally debuted as the Albert Square medic in December 2000 before leaving as a full-time cast member in 2003, with brief returns in 2004, 2005, and 2014.
- Ahead of his comeback, Bailey shared an Instagram photo of his 2003 leaving gift, an Albert Square road sign signed by co-stars.
- His return follows Michelle Ryan's reprisal of the role of Zoe Slater in June.