It looks like Fatboy is set to have an explosive return to Eastenders… even though he's already dead in the soap.

The character, played by Ricky Norwood, was killed off last Christmas under very dodgy circumstances, however, his body was never seen and the police never confirmed his death.

Now, this means the writers could easily play the card that his death was a hoax.

Ricky spoke to Inside Soap recently and said: "There are still petitions going on! I get told, 'we want Fats back' on a daily basis, whether it's a message on Twitter or somebody I meet in the street.

"To have had that impact on the nation, with a character who was supposed to be on Eastenders for three months, was amazing."

He went on to say that he can see himself coming back onto the show after a year away, and the return might just include everyone's favourite, Dot.

"It might be a bit much for her if she ever found out the truth. Dot saw Fats as pure and almost incorruptible, which is why she didn't want him messing about in too many dodgy things.

"His death would really hurt her, but storyline-wise it might be fun if she went on a secret rampage for Fats, messing up Vincent in one way or another."

Oooh, this could be a very interesting return!