Joe Swash shares update on EastEnders return after he made a surprise cameo ahead of the soap’s 40th anniversary
Joe Swash has revealed he would consider an EastEnders return if he was asked, but he has to put his family first.
The 42-year-old actor and presenter played Mickey Miller from 2003 to 2008 and made a one-off appearance last week, but has admitted a full-time comeback would depend on his family.
Joe is married to Loose Women star Stacey Solomon and has Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, 23 months, with her.
He also has son Harry with Emma Sophocleous, while Stacey, 34, has Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships.
He told it The mirror: ‘If they wanted me to go back in, I would think about it.
‘I have a large family, so it should ultimately suit me and the family. The soaps are quite full and I have a fairly young family.’
Joe Swash would consider an EastEnders return if asked, but he must put his family first.
The actor and presenter, 42, played the role of Mickey from 2003 to 2008 and made a one-off return last week
Joe Won: I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! the same year he left EastEnders and has since built a major career as a personality.
He has appeared on numerous celebrity game shows, won Dancing on Ice in 2020 and regularly appears on daytime competitions for ITV.
But he was keen to emphasize that he has ‘really enjoyed’ his time on the soap and is looking forward to attending the 40th anniversary as a fan in February next year.
He said: ”I really enjoyed my time. The people who worked there, the directors, the writers and the bosses were all such great people. I loved it there, I really did.
‘So yes, I’m celebrating the anniversary with everyone else.
“As much as I was into it, I’m also a fan of the show. They did very well for 40 years. It’s a real milestone.’
In his recent cameo in Albert Square, Joe appeared completely naked with only a Christmas present to cover his modesty.
But after seeing himself on screen, he vowed to “get back in shape” because he’s “never had a dad bod like this” until now.
Joe is married to Stacey Solomon and has Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, 23 months, with her
The TV star played Mickey for five years before being axed by bosses in 2008 (pictured on the show in 2004)
Joe Won: I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! the same year he left EastEnders and has since built a major career as a personality.
Fans rushed to X to comment on his return, with some writing: ‘OMG JO SWASH #EastEnders’,
‘It was a brilliant surprise to see Joe Swash, aka Mickey Miller, back in Albert Square in tonight’s episode of #EastEnders! He is the quintessential Cockney Barrow boy, just like Danny Dyer, aka Mick Carter.
‘Joe Swash looks very rich. Nice to see him back for a bit of #EastEnders’,
“So great to see Mickey Miller back. Great scenes with Joe Swash too