Joe Swash has revealed he would consider returning to EastEnders if asked, but he must put his family first.
The actor-turned-presenter, 42, played the role of Mickey Miller from 2003 to 2008 and made a one-off appearance last week, but admitted a full-time return would depend on his family.
Joe is married to Loose Women star Stacey Solomon and has five-year-old Rex, three-year-old Rose and 23-month-old Belle with him.
He also has son Harry with Emma Sophocleous, while Stacey, 34, has Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships.
he said The mirror: ‘If they wanted me to come back, that would be something I would think about.
‘I have a large family, so ultimately it would have to suit me and the family. Soap operas are pretty full and I have a pretty young family.
Joe Swash would consider returning to EastEnders if asked, but he must put his family first.
The actor-turned-presenter, 42, played the role of Mickey from 2003 to 2008 and made a rare return last week.
Joe won I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! The same year he left EastEnders and has since developed an important career as a personality.
He has appeared as a contestant on numerous celebrity game shows, won Dancing on Ice in 2020, and regularly presents daytime competitions for ITV.
But he wanted to emphasize that he “really enjoyed” his time on the soap opera and hopes to see him at the 40th anniversary in February next year as a fan.
He said: ”I really enjoyed my time. The people who worked there, the directors, the writers and the bosses, were incredible people. I loved being there, I really did.
‘So yeah, I’ll celebrate the anniversary with everyone else.
‘As much as I was on it, I’m also a fan of the show. For 40 years they have done it very well. “It’s a real milestone.”
In his recent cameo in Albert Square, Joe appeared completely naked with only a Christmas present to hide his modesty.
But after seeing himself on screen, he vowed to “get back in shape” because he’d “never had a dad bod like that” until now.
Joe is married to Stacey Solomon and has five-year-old Rex, three-year-old Rose and 23-month-old Belle with him.
The TV star played Mickey for an impressive five years before being fired by bosses in 2008 (pictured on the show in 2004).
Joe won I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! The same year he left EastEnders and has since developed a significant career as a personality.
Fans rushed to X to comment on his return, with something written: ‘OMG JO SWASH #EastEnders’,
‘It was a big surprise to see Joe Swash, aka Mickey Miller, back in Albert Square in tonight’s episode of #EastEnders! He’s the quintessential Cockney boy, much like Danny Dyer, also known as Mick Carter.
‘Joe swash looks very tasty. Good to see you back for a bit #EastEnders’,
“It’s great to see Mickey Miller back. Great scenes with Joe swash too.”