Joe Swash has revealed he would consider an EastEnders return if he was asked – but has to put his family first.
The actor-turned-presenter, 42, played the role of Mickey Miller from 2003 until 2008 and made a one-off appearance last week but has admitted that a full-time comeback would depend on his family.
Joe is married to Loose Women star Stacey Solomon and has Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, 23 months, with her.
He also has son Harry with Emma Sophocleous, whilst Stacey, 34, has Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships.
He told The Mirror: ‘If they wanted me to go back in, that would be something I would think about.
‘I’ve got a big family so it would have to suit me and the family ultimately. Soaps are quite full on and I have quite a young family.’
Joe Swash would consider an EastEnders return if he was asked – but has to put his family first.
The actor-turned-presenter, 42, played the role of Mickey from 2003 until 2008 and made a one-off return last week
Joe won I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! the same year he left EastEnders, and has since gone on to a major career as a personality.
He has appeared as a contestant on numerous celebrity game shows, won Dancing on Ice in 2020 and regularly fronts daytime competitions for ITV.
But he was keen to stress that he ‘really enjoyed’ his stint on the soap and is looking forward to seeing in the 40th anniversary in February next year as a fan.
He said: ”I really enjoyed my time. The people that worked there, the directors and the writers and the bosses all were just such amazing people. I loved it there, I really did.
‘So yeah, I’ll be celebrating the anniversary with everyone else.
‘As much as I was in it, I’m a fan of the show as well. 40 years they’ve done really 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 has ‘never had such a dad bod’ until now.
Joe is married to Stacey Solomon and has Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, 23 months, with her
The TV star played Mickey for an impressive five years before getting axed by bosses in 2008 (pictured in the show in 2004)
Joe won I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! the same year he left EastEnders, and has since gone on to a major career as a personality.
Fans rushed to X to comment on his return, with some writing: ‘OMG JO SWASH #EastEnders’,
‘It was a brilliant surprise to see Joe Swash, aka Mickey Miller, back in Albert Square in tonight’s episode of #EastEnders! He’s the quintessential Cockney barrow boy, much like Danny Dyer aka Mick Carter’,
‘Joe swash looking very rich. Nice to see him back for abit #EastEnders’,
‘So great to see Mickey Miller back Great scenes too with Joe swash