EastEnders’ Danny Dyer hails Samantha Womack and Rita Simons
In an hour-long New Year special, the characters of Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell were killed off as they drowned in a hospital pool; Ronnie having become tangled in her extravagant wedding gown. Their exits were a massive talking point online, as they made their final appearances almost ten years after their arrival. Danny, who plays Mick Carter, wrote on Twitter: “Two beautifully complex Eastenders Icons. On screen chemistry personified. Nothing but love for ya's #missed. @Sam_Womack @OfficialRita X.” Danny-Boy Hatchard, who plays Lee Carter, said simply: “Holy sh*t… #MitchellSisters #EastEnders.”
BBC Danny Dyer joined fans in bidding farewell to Ronnie and Roxy
BBC Ronnie had only just tied the knot to Jack
BBC The duo had arrived together back in 2007
Wow! @bbceastenders that was just beautiful Jacqueline Jossa
Jacqueline Jossa, who plays Lauren Branning, added: “Wow! @bbceastenders that was just beautiful! Toby [Frow, director] done an amazing job, @OfficialRita and @Sam_Womack, just incredible!” Samantha herself joked that she has not been put off swimming pools, writing this morning: “Started my day off at @champneys with a....... swim in the pool!Pleased to announce I am now enjoying breakfast. Thank you champneys Tring x.” She had said last night: “I'm sorry I can't respond to any comments..I'm honestly broken. An appropriate end to the darkest year ever.@OfficialRita @RealScottMaslen.” Rita, meanwhile, posted: “Thank you all for your lovely tweets. I don't really have words right now. But words will come.. in good time.”
BBC The girls' departure was confirmed earlier in the year
Eastenders: Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell's best storylines Tue, November 29, 2016 Eastenders: As Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell prepare to leave Walford forever, we take a look at their best storylines from the last decade. Play slideshow BBC 1 of 18 Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell's best storylines