EastEnders star Maddy Hill has been spotted arriving at Elstree Studios with a prominent baby bump, wearing a 'baby on board' badge, as she prepares to reprise her role as Nancy Carter. The 36-year-old actress has not publicly commented on the pregnancy, but the sighting comes as she gears up for an exciting return to the BBC soap alongside on-screen brother Danny Hatchard, who plays Lee Carter.
Maddy kept her look casual for the filming day, sporting a bright yellow vest that stretched over her bump and left part of her stomach exposed, paired with comfortable low-rise joggers as she walked from the station towards the studios. The actress has always kept her private life out of the spotlight, rarely discussing her relationships or life away from the show.
Nancy and Lee Carter's Comeback
Nancy and Lee are set to make their official return to Walford this autumn, with plot details being kept under wraps. The reunion comes after the news that their on-screen mother, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), would be leaving the BBC soap after 12 years in Walford, as revealed by EastEnders boss Ben Wadey.
Linda has endured significant drama while her children have been away, and Nancy and Lee's arrival is expected to shake up family life once again. Nancy was last a Walford regular in 2022, when she left following the breakdown of her relationship with Zack Hudson (James Farrar), after he cheated on her with Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf).
Maddy Hill's Excitement
Maddy and Danny have already been busy filming their new scenes, and it sounds like Nancy and Lee won't simply be popping into the Queen Vic for a quiet drink before disappearing again. The siblings are expected to ruffle a few feathers as they attempt to slot back into the Carter family fold.
Speaking to the BBC after news of her return was confirmed, Maddy said: 'I am SO excited to be returning to Enders for a short stint and stepping back into Nancy's shoes (or basketball shorts!). I've missed her! I'm especially looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces and acting alongside my incredible on-screen family.'
Brief Appearances and Future Drama
Nancy and Lee made a brief appearance in a funeral dream sequence in 2024, but this latest comeback will see the pair properly thrown back into the action. The exact nature of their storyline remains secret, but with Linda's exit looming, the Carter family dynamics are set for a major upheaval.
Maddy's return marks a significant moment for fans of the Carter family, as the siblings reunite with their mother amid her final months in Walford. The upcoming episodes are expected to deliver emotional and dramatic scenes as the family navigates this transitional period.
