EastEnders fans furious over Nancy Carter’s return as they brand her comeback ‘so problematic’

EASTENDERS fans have been left furious over Nancy Carter’s return, and have branded her comeback “so problematic”. Fans have been discussing actress Maddy Hill’s big Albert Square return as Nancy – just a day after The Sun revealed the star had been seen with a huge baby bump. EastEnders fans fear that Nancy Carter’s return to Albert Square could be ‘problematic’ Credit: BBC It comes after The Sun revealed that actress Maddy Hill who plays Nancy was spotted with a huge baby bump Credit: ISO This week, the soap star, 35, was spotted on her way to work and arriving at the EastEnders set with what appeared to be a massive baby bump in tow. Although Maddy is yet to comment on a pregnancy, she was also wearing a “baby on board” badge, as she headed to Elstree Studios, where the soap is filmed. Sign up for the Eastenders newsletter Thank you! But fans think that if Maddy is pregnant in real life, that could make her character Nancy’s return to Albert Square problematic – as the character previously told mum Linda Carter she “wanted to be sterilised”. Taking to Reddit to discuss this, one fan started off the thread with: “Making Nancy pregnant would be iffy after her past storyline about not wanting kids, but maybe they’ll have no choice.” Fans are concerned that there could be a huge plot hole surrounding Nancy’s comeback Credit: handout Maddy’s onscreen brother Danny Hatchard is also returning to EastEnders as Lee Carter Credit: BBC Other fans agreed, with one adding to the thread: “Oh, brilliant…the character whose returning storyline was to be sterilised, comes back pregnant!” While this third viewer joked: “Cue the upper body camera work or the big bags to hide the bump!” Details on Nancy’s return storyline have so far been kept under wraps, but we do know she will make her Walford comeback with Danny Hatchard, 35, who plays her brother Lee. Their characters left Albert Square together four years ago, as they were keen to start new lives. Most read in TV After it was announced on Saturday that Maddy was heading back to EastEnders, she told the BBC: “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.” Comment now