Roxy Mitchell Slater - Rita Simons

[tammyy2j]

Did she go to Spain or Portugal to see Peggy who is back in UK in Sal's place

[tammyy2j]

Roxy returns next week with mother Glenda

[lizann]

roxy the drug mule gets close to andy soon

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roxy the drug mule gets close to andy soon

Wouldn't surprise me if she did. That girl has got thee worst taste in men.

[lizann]

Wouldn't surprise me if she did. That girl has got thee worst taste in men.

ironic that the one boyfriend ronnie likes and wont kill, could hurt both sisters

[lizann]

Wouldn't surprise me if she did. That girl has got thee worst taste in men.

ironic that the one boyfriend ronnie likes and wont kill, could hurt both sisters

[kaz21]

EastEnders is waving goodbye to Roxy Mitchell after almost a decade of drama, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal.

Rita Simons will be bowing out from the role after nine years in Walford, but fans should brace themselves for some huge scenes to come as she won't be going quietly.

[kaz21]

EastEnders is waving goodbye to Roxy Mitchell after almost a decade of drama, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal.

Rita Simons will be bowing out from the role after nine years in Walford, but fans should brace themselves for some huge scenes to come as she won't be going quietly.

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An EastEnders spokesperson told Digital Spy: "We can confirm that Rita Simons will be leaving EastEnders.

"Having joined the show in 2007, Rita immediately won the hearts of the audience in the role of Roxy Mitchell and between her and Samantha Womack they created one of the most iconic duos EastEnders has ever seen.

"Alongside Samantha, Rita was recently offered to take part in the same big storyline that will see the Mitchell sisters depart Walford, but we will not be releasing any further details at this time. We wish Rita all the best for the future."

It's thought that EastEnders' new executive producer Sean O'Connor has come up with an unforgettable final storyline for Roxy and Ronnie, with some big twists and turns to come over the next few months.

An EastEnders insider told Digital Spy: "Rita and Samantha created the iconic Mitchell sisters and with their undeniable chemistry, they immediately created a double act that the viewers fell in love with.

"But when they all sat down to work out where to take them, they all felt it was the right time to rest them. When you look back over nearly a decade and realise what they have been through, it seems that most avenues have been exhausted.

"So when Sean proposed his idea to them, Rita jumped at the opportunity to do the storyline. She even stated that the sisters should go out the same way they arrived - together.

"Bosses desperately wanted to keep the news of their departures a secret, but once the news about Samantha leaked out, it was only a matter of time before people worked out Rita would be going too.

"It's a shame as it would have been a great surprise for the audience but there are still lots of twists to come before they leave our screens."

Roxy first arrived in July 2007 and has featured in a number of memorable storylines over the years.

As well as the natural drama that comes with being a Mitchell, Roxy's own love life has always been a big talking point during her time on the Square.

Roxy's had relationships with Sean Slater, Alfie Moon and Aleks Shirovs over the years and also caused a stir by sleeping with two of her sister's partners - Jack Branning and Charlie Cotton.

More recently, Rita has also won praise for a sensitive portrayal of Roxy's attempted rape storyline, which saw her attacked by Dean Wicks. This story will reach its conclusion this week when Dean's verdict is revealed.

Digital Spy

[tammyy2j]

I wonder will she leave with Ronnie