EastEnders fans stunned as two characters make a SURPRISE appearance

By Grace Morris
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EastEnders fans were shocked to see a rare sighting of two much-loved characters.

The Albert Square sign on the set of EastEnders
Two much-loved characters made a brief return last night. (Image credit: BBC)

EastEnders fans were shocked to see Mia Atkins (Mahalia Malcolm) and Mackenzie 'Mack' Atkins (Isaac Lemonius) make an unexpected appearance during last night's episode (Monday, May 1).

Brother and sister Mack and Mia were seen running around the church together at their cousin Albie's Christening. Their grandmother, Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) was then heard shouting: "Will you slow down? This is the Lord's house!" as Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) laughed at the siblings playful antics.

Prior to their brief reappearance last night, EastEnders youngsters Mack and Mia were last seen months ago in December 2022 when Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) put on a Christmas panto for the Walford residents.

The Baker and Taylor family at Albie's christening

Mia and Mack Atkins were spotted at Albie's Christening after months off-screen. (Image credit: BBC)

Fans will know that Mack and Mia have had a turbulent upbringing after their mum Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer) was killed by their abusive dad Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) in 2020.

After killing his wife, Gray nearly did the same to Mack and Mia when he tried to end his life and take them with him, but was convinced not to go through with it by Shirley Carter (Linda Henry).

EastEnders Gray Atkins and Chantelle Atkins

Gray Atkins murdered his wife Chantelle after months of abuse. (Image credit: BBC / Jack Barnes)

And more devastation hit the children when their serial killer father was arrested for the murders of Chantelle, Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) and Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami). 

After their traumatic upbringing, the siblings are now in the care of Karen and their grandfather Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths).

Fans were stunned at the rare Mack and Mia sighting last night and voiced their astonishment on Twitter...

This comes after another young soap cast member made a brief return last month as fans were over the moon to see Denise Fox's (Diane Parish) young son Raymond make a rare appearance.

Six year old Raymond, who is the son of Denise and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), was seen celebrating his step brother Ricky Jr.'s (Frankie Day) hockey match win during a family dinner where he and his stepdad Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) did a toast for Ricky.

Prior to that short scene, Raymond was last seen on Christmas Day when the Fox-Brannings went to Phil's for Christmas lunch.

EastEnders continues tonight at 7:30pm on BBC One.

Grace Morris
Grace Morris
Staff Writer

Grace is a digital writer with WhatToWatch.com, where she writes series guides, recaps and features for must-watch shows and delivers all the latest soap news and reactions. She graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in 2020 with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, which only made her love for creative writing, film and TV grow stronger.

You'll usually find her watching the drama unfold in the latest reality series or much-loved UK soaps (usually with chocolate by her side!). She's an expert in EastEnders, Emmerdale, Coronation Street and everything reality-related from Selling Sunset and Married At First Sight UK to 90 Day Fiancé UK. Plus Netflix megahit Virgin River!

Grace also likes to explore new places with her friends and family and, of course, watch and read about the latest films and TV series.