Vicki Fowler returns with shocking news about Spencer Moon in...

Vicki Fowler returns with shocking news about Spencer Moon in EastEnders – and she’s hiding a huge secret

Published on March 25, 2025 at 07:00 AM

VICKI Fowler returns to EastEnders with some shocking news about Spencer Moon – and she’s also hiding a huge secret.

Martin Fowler, played by James Bye, passed away with a heartbroken and distraught Stacey Slater by his side in the soap's exciting yet tragic anniversary special earlier this month.

Scene from EastEnders showing Ross and Vicki Fowler talking in a market. — Vicki Fowler returns to EastEnders with some shocking news about Spencer Moon – and she’s also hiding a huge secret

Sharon Watts and Vicki Fowler in conversation on a sofa. — Sharon wants to know what has happened to Vicki and Spencer

Three people conversing in a kitchen. — Alfie is delighted to welcome Vicki back but is shocked that Spencer isn't there

Now as the BBC soap airs his funeral, there's a blast from the past set to rejoin Albert Square.

Vicki Fowler will set foot in Walford for the first time in over 20 years to attend her Uncle Martin’s funeral, bringing her new boyfriend Ross and his son Joel with her.

As the love child of teen mum Michelle Fowler and Dirty Den Watts, Vicki’s life has been beset with drama from day one.

But since leaving the Square in 2004, Vicki has been living in Australia with long-term love Spencer Moon, where they ran a bar.

So, when she arrives in Walford with a new man on her arm, it comes as quite the shock to sister Sharon and Spencer’s brother Alfie.

Next week, Sharon’s attention soon turns to Vicki's new partner Ross and his son Joel.

Vicki explains she has returned for Martin’s funeral before revealing that she and Spencer have separated.

Having learnt of Vicki’s return from Zack, Alfie and Kat head to Sharon's but they are shocked when Spencer is nowhere to be seen.

Kat questions Vicki on her versions of events, and it’s not long before the true reason behind the breakup is revealed.

In a later episode, Ross and Vicki are in the cafÃ© and he urges her to ask Sharon for money.

Vicki Fowler tries to talk to Spencer Moon about their baby on EastEnders

But after a chat with Kathy about Sharon’s recent heartaches, Vicki rethinks and turns her interest to Ian Beale instead.

At Beales Eels, Vicki lies about her debt and asks Ian for a loan.

But later, at the Boxing Den, Sharon accosts Vicki after being informed by Ian, but Vicki quickly dismisses her concerns.

And later in the week, tensions continue to rise between Sharon and Vicki but Linda gives Sharon some food for thought.

Soap characters who've been recast

Soap operas are staple viewing for many people, but even some of the most famous characters have been played by different actors. Here are some examples from over the years.

Coronation Street

Tracy Barlow: Kate Ford took on the role of Corrie legend Tracy Barlow in 2002. Before Kate, three other actresses had played Tracy – most notably Dawn Acton from 1988 to 1999.
Nick Tilsley: Ben Price has been playing Gail's oldest child in 2009, but the former Footballers' Wives star is the third actor to take on the part.
Sarah Platt: Although Tina O'Brien debuted as Sarah Platt in 1999, she is the third actress who has played the iconic role of Sarah Platt.
David Platt: Completing the line-up of Gail's children, David was initially played by Thomas Ormson for a decade before Jack P. Shepherd took over.
Daniel Osbourne: For almost a decade, the role of Ken Barlow's son Daniel has been portrayed by actor Rob Mallard. Before Rob joined, two other actors had previously played Daniel.
Bethany Platt: Fans know Lucy Fallon as Bethany nowadays but before her, three other actresses had stepped into the character's shoes.
Kirk Sutherland: Before Andy Whyment took on the role of Kirk, he played by an uncredited actor in his very first appearance.
Todd Grimshaw: Gareth Pierce stepped into the role of Todd back in 2020, becoming the second performer to play this part.
Summer Spellman: Harriet Bibby became the second actress to play Summer, taking over the role from Matilda Freeman in 2020.
Ryan Connor: Ryan Prescott currently plays the long-running character, but Ben Thompson and Sol Heras had earlier portrayed the role.

EastEnders

Martin Fowler: Although Martin was the first baby born on-screen in EastEnders, he hasn't always been played by the same person. His current portrayer, James Bye, is the third actor to star as the character.
Peter Beale: Seven actors have portrayed Ian Beale's elder son, with the current actor, Thomas Law, in his second stint as the character.
Ben Mitchell: Ben has been played by a total of six actors – with Max Bowden bowing out of the role in March 2024.
Bobby Beale: Before Clay Milner Russell, Ian's younger son had been played by four other actors.
Freddie Slater: Bobby's best mate, Freddie Slater, had been previously played by twins Alex and Tom Kilby before Bobby Brazier took over in 2022.
Chelsea Fox: Former Coronation Street actress Zaraah Abrahams took over the role of Chelsea in 2020. The character had been first played by Tiana Benjamin from 2006 to 2010.
Lauren Branning: Jacqueline Jossa took on the role of Lauren in 2010, succeeding Madeline Duggan who'd played her from 2006 to 2010.
Johnny Carter: Johnny has been played by three actors since debuting in 2013 – most recently, Charlie Suff has taken on the role.

Whilst soap fans may remember Vicki as the fresh faced younger sister of Sharon and brother Dennis, played by actress Scarlett Alice Johnson.

The Vicki Fowler of 2025 comes with a new actress to EastEnders, as Rain Dogs actor Alice Haig takes on the part of Vicki Fowler.

Speaking recently of her role as Vicki, Alice Haig said: “I am so excited. I have always watched the show, and I was born in February 1985, so I’m the same age as EastEnders!

“It’s so cool to be playing a character like Vicki – we think we know her, but a lot has changed. I can’t wait for all the Albert Square drama ahead.”