EastEnders has announced that Louisa Lytton will reprise her role as Ruby Allen "for a prolonged stint later this year".
Sharing the news, the BBC soap said: "Viewers last saw Ruby Allen when she left Walford in November 2021, shortly after she claimed to be pregnant with Martin Fowler's (James Bye) child, but Martin refused to believe her having discovered that Ruby had spouted a series of lies that led to Stacey's (Lacey Turner) false imprisonment.
"Whilst it is uncertain whether Ruby was in fact telling the truth about her pregnancy, her return is sure to cause chaos for Martin and Stacey, who both thought they had seen the back of her for good..."
EastEnders star Lytton, who made her Albert Square debut as Ruby in March 2005, said: "I am thrilled to have been asked back to the Square to revisit Ruby once more, and to shed some light on what the past three years have been like for her during her time away from Walford.
"I've always loved playing Ruby, as there is never a dull moment, and I cannot wait for everyone to see what Ruby has in store."
Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders Executive Producer, added: "I'm delighted to welcome Louisa Lytton back to the role of Ruby Allen.
"Ruby's departure from Walford left many unanswered questions for Martin and Stacey, and her return is sure to unearth a whole heap of drama for her character and all those involved."
Lytton has already begun filming on EastEnders.
EastEnders airs on RTÉ One and BBC One Monday to Thursday.
