Kathy revealed to returning character Nigel Bates this week that she was actually now Kathy Cotton, after her marriage to Rocky, real name Tom Cotton.
EastEnders comeback 'sealed' for wronged character after Kathy Beale comment There could be another familiar face heading back to EastEnders according to a new theory.
A comment made by Kathy Beale on Monday night certainly sparked suspicion that a former character could be rejoining the show.
Rocky left the show in 2023 after his gambling addiction left him in debt and so he caused a fire at Kathy's café.
Fans believe Kathy keeping the Cotton surname instead of her famous Beale surname might be a clue.
