Mel Owen left the show back in 2002 but she's returning next year
If you're a true EastEnders fan and watched it back in the nineties and earlier noughties you'll remember Melanie Owen.
She was involved in a lot of drama on the square; from marrying Ian Beale and dumping him a few minutes after she discovered he lied about his daughter Lucy having cancer, being involved in the Who Shot Phil storyline AND when she was left heartbroken after her husband Steve died in that infamous car explosion.
We will never forget when Steve died…
WATCH: Mel leaves Ian after she discovers he lied about Lucy's cancer...
Now EastEnders bosses have confirmed that she's returning to the show!
It's been 16 years since we last saw actress Tamzin Outhwaite, who plays Mel, on our screen but she'll be back in Walford in the New Year and with a lot of drama too.
The last time we saw her was back in April 2002, she fled the country after she faced going to prison because of her husband drug dealing business. When she left the square, Phil lost out on a whopping £30,000 for her bail money.
Eek!
We don't think he's going to be too pleased when she returns.
Bosses are keeping the reason for her return top secret but we know with Mel a lot of drama will follow…
Speaking about her return to Albert Square, Tamzin has said :"When I got the call from John (Yorke) asking if I would consider coming back to EastEnders, it was something I just couldn’t refuse.
"John created Mel’s most memorable storylines so it is an honour that he has asked me to return."
She went on to say: "EastEnders is in my DNA and I always knew deep down that someday I would revisit Mel; she is a strong independent woman with lots more stories to tell.
"To be stepping back into Mel’s shoes nearly twenty years after I first started feels just perfect."
We are SO excited!
EastEnders' Creative Director, John Yorke, also said: "Tamzin is one of EastEnders’ biggest stars, so it’s particularly exciting to welcome her back to Walford for an incredible storyline - one that will awaken a lot of old ghosts, some great memories, and a whole new series of adventures too.
"We’re thrilled and flattered to have Tamzin back and we can’t wait to reveal just where she’s been, and just who Melanie Owen is now".
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Check out these EastEnders stars Snapchat names
EastEnders snapchat names
1 of 10All the EastEnders Snapchat names you need in your life...
WARNING: Dot Cotton (June Brown) is not on the list. She's only just recently got to grips with a digital radio. We don't think she'll ever get her head around the dog filter.
2 of 10Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning)
Username: @jacquelinejossa
3 of 10Harry Reid (Ben Mitchell)
Username: @harry.reid
4 of 10Danny-Boy Hatchard (Lee Carter)
Username: @danboyhatchard
5 of 10Hetti Bywater (Lucy Beale)
Username: @bywater_hetti
6 of 10Danny Dyer (Mick Carter)
Sadly, Danny doesn't have Snapchat BUT his daughter Dani Dyer does... and Danny features a lot!Username: @dani-dyer
7 of 10Shaheen Jafa (Shaks Kazemi)
Username: @jafasha
8 of 10Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher)
Username: @maisiesmithlive
9 of 10Richard Blackwood (Vincent Hubbard)
Username: @keaun1
10 of 10Jovian Wade (Jordan Johnson)
Username: @joivan_wade
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