Bianca Jackson got the shock of a lifetime during this Thursday's instalment of EastEnders as she was confronted by her father, David Wicks

EastEnders' David Wicks returned to the soap after more than 20 years on Thursday night, but fans were more distracted by his youthful looks than his return to Albert Square

EastEnders has confirmed that David Wicks will return to Walford next week, and will reunite with his ex, Cindy Beale.

EASTENDERS viewers will watch as Cindy Beale is facing not just one but three lovers as a former flame arrives in Albert Square. EastEnders character Cindy Beale is already having a secret affair

It’s been over 10 years since we last saw David Wicks (Michael French) on Albert Square, but the iconic character stages his long-awaited return to EastEnders next week.  Fans last saw David fleeing Walford after suffering a heart attack amid the breakdown of his newly rekindled relationship with Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson).

David Wicks is still in complete shock after seeing ex-lover Cindy Beale standing in front of him! Cindy went to jail in 1998 for hiring a hitman to kill then husband Ian Beale so that she could run away with David.

Tension is running high on the Square next week on EastEnders - as David Wicks arrives back in Walford, much to the shock of Cindy Beale

Spoilers for next week have teased dramatic scenes for EastEnders viewers, as Tommy's violent behaviour takes a turn while one legend's return shakes everything up for Bianca.