Thankfully, Linda will be making her way back to Albert Square, having completed her rehab treatment.
RadioTimes.com caught up with Bright during the shoot for our cover feature, and we couldn't help but ask how Linda is now she's back.
Speaking exclusively, Bright said: "I think she's in a little bit of a blissful bubble, in a way.
"She's been away at rehab. She's clean and sober. She's definitely on her recovery path, and that involves a lot of self work. If you know someone that's been through addiction, there is definitely a high that comes post putting your substance down, whatever that is. And I think she's kind of in that at the moment.
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"I think she's very able to sort of serve others, be there for other people in a way that she hasn't been able to be for years, really. So she's actually in a really good, interesting, new place."
As for Bright's hopes for Linda in the future as she starts her new chapter, Bright said: "Listen, I don't want her to have a happy, peaceful life, because there's no drama in that! I hope she continues to evolve."
Regardless, Walford is set to change forever as the events of the 40th anniversary play out – with Linda's beloved Vic up in flames, the future will certainly be very different for her.
Pick up the Radio Times magazine this week to read our exclusive feature with seven women of Walford.
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