Maisie Smith has opened up on a potential return to EastEnders, hinting that she would always be up for popping back when the story demanded so.

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The actress, who played Tiffany Butcher from the age of 6, left in 2021 to go and live with her brother, Liam, in Germany; an exit that by all means allows the potential for a comeback.

Speaking to OK, Maisie said that she is always up for returning – and knows she'll always be welcomed.

"You never leave EastEnders," she said. "I've got a family on there that will be there for the next 50 years. I'll always have a place there.

"The next time someone gets married or dies, I'm sure I'll be back."

Maisie continued: "They've watched me grow up and have never treated me any differently."

Since leaving EastEnders, Maisie has enjoyed considerable success in other TV shows, including a finalist showing in Strictly Come Dancing.

Maisie Smith
Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez in Strictly Come Dancing.

Meanwhile, some huge news emerged over the weekend surrounding the return of an iconic character.

Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins, will be returning to EastEnders, a whopping 25 years after she was killed off screen.

She'll be back alongside her former partner, Ian Beale, played by Adam Woodyatt.

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