EastEnders enthusiasts believe that the famous character David Wicks (played by Michael French) might be about to make a big comeback The previous owner of a car lot was first seen on the show in 1993 but has been absent for ten years now.
The character has strong connections to Albert Square and could make a return because of them BBC soap He is the half brother of Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and the father of Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer), who recently returned to the show.
In his initial time on the show, he reunited with his estranged mother Pat Butcher (Pam St Clement) at the funeral of his father Pete Beale (Peter Dean)There were suggestions of a romance between him and Bianca until it was revealed that she is his daughter, and later he admitted to still being attracted to her despite knowing the truthAfter having an affair with Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), she tried to have her husband Ian murdered so they could be together He survived being shot but was then forced to leave Walford after becoming isolated from his friends and family (Sixteen years later, he returned to be with his dying mother, Pat, who was suffering from pancreatic cancerDuring the following two years, he had a tumultuous reunion with his ex Carol, but after having a heart attack on their wedding day, she thought he had left her again
Despite reconciling, he ultimately eloped to America, leaving her heartbroken
The character has been mentioned in recent episodes, including a conversation in Walford East and references by other characters
Many dedicated fans are eager for his return and have expressed their desire for it on social media and forums
One admirer mentioned missing the character and asked if others would welcome his return, indicating that it is overdue
Despite being shot, he survived and David was forced to leave Walford after becoming alienated from his friends and family.
Sixteen years later, after learning that Pat was dying of pancreatic cancer, he returned to be by her side in her final days.
During the next two years he had a turbulent reunion with ex Carol, but after suffering a heart attack on their wedding day she believed he’d jilted her again.
Despite reconciling, he made a bold move and eloped to America, leaving her devastated.
The character has since been mentioned several times, including in last night’s (27th March) episode during a date night between Martin Fowler (James Bye) and Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) at Walford East.
As the pair got to know one another, Martin mentioned the long history of his infamous fruit and veg stall on the Bridge Street Market and David’s name was dropped into conversation.
He was also referenced by Bianca in episodes set in Milton Keynes earlier this month.
Taking to X/Twitter and Reddit, many diehard fans were adamant that he should make a reappearance.
‘David Wicks klaxon!!! Bring him back!’ cried one user.
‘Yet another David mention today from Martin this time! Can he hurry up and come back already?!?!’ added another.
‘Need David Wicks to come home and finally do right by Ar Carol (then they can leave happily)’
One viewer commented: ‘Miss my David Wicks’.
Would you welcome a return for the iconic character?
