EastEnders confirms Johnny Carter return with new recast actor

Now newcomer Charlie Suff will be taking on the role of Linda’s ‘sausage’ as he makes a return from Manchester after over five years away.

Speaking about joining the cast of EastEnders, Charlie Suff said: "I’m so delighted to be joining such an iconic programme - EastEnders was always on at my house when I was growing up.

"Johnny is a complex character who has been through so much, which I can’t wait to explore.

"I’ve found EastEnders to be the most kind and loving space to work in, and I already feel like one of the family."

Meanwhile, executive producer Chris Clenshaw, added: "I’m delighted to welcome Charlie Suff to the role of Johnny Carter.

"Although we haven’t seen Johnny on the Square in almost five years, his character remains linked to the show and its most iconic venue, The Queen Vic.

"Since his short time away, the Carter family dynamics have changed significantly, and it’s safe to say that Johnny will be returning to a very different Walford than the one he left."

Johnny’s biggest storylines in the show included his emotional coming out story in 2014 and then when he was accidentally shot during his second stint by Ted Murray and survived.

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