Joe Swash gives major update on EastEnders return as 40th anniversary approaches
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He received a hero’s welcome when he returned to EastEnders and stripped off for a very cheeky cameo last week - now Joe Swash is eyeing a permanent return to the soap. Joe, 42, who played ducking and diving Mickey Miller from 2003 to 2013, returned as a CEO of a swanky eco-friendly B&B chain in the Cotswolds, before Laila Morse’s character Big Mo roped him into stripping off for her charity calendar. Now, as EastEnders gears up to celebrate its 40th anniversary in February, Joe admits he loved being back on screen with Laila and fellow EastEnders legends Shane Richie (Alfie Moon), Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater) and Jessie Wallace (Kat Slater).
Joe said: “I love that place. I have the most amazing fond memories of being on EastEnders. I was super honoured to be asked back. It felt like home.” The cameo was a little early Christmas present for fans, but many would love to see him return full time. It’s an offer Joe would have to balance with his family life.
In their blended family, Joe and Stacey share Harry, 17, Zachary, 16, Leighton, 12, Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, 23 months. Joe said: “If they wanted me to go back in, that would be something I would think about. I’ve got a big family so it would have to suit me and the family ultimately. Soaps are quite full on and I have quite a young family.” Whether or not he goes back permanently, Joe will always treasure his memories of Walford and is excited the soap is celebrating its 40th anniversary in February.
He said: “I really enjoyed my time. The people that worked there, the directors and the writers and the bosses all were just such amazing people. I loved it there, I really did. So yeah, I’ll be celebrating the anniversary with everyone else. As much as I was in it, I’m a fan of the show as well. 40 years they’ve done really well. It’s a real milestone.”.
