EASTENDERS fans have spotted a clue that one tearaway teen who was previusly on Albert Square may be returning.
The character last appeared 25 years ago before she departed the BBC One soap in 2000.
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Nicky Di Marco was first seen in 1998 where she was played by actress Carly Hillman.
She was best known for a controversial storyline when the teenager was sexually assaulted by her tutor.
Her mother Rosa (Louise Jameson) arranged home maths lessons with Rod Morris (Forbes Masson) whom she fell in love with.
Although he initially reciprocated her advances, he then took things too far and she later told her family what happened.
In her first years on the square, she was known as the best friend of Sonia Jackson (Natalie Cassidy).
The teen was also involved in relationships with multiple men including Jamie Mitchell, Asif Malik and Martin Fowler.
Fans think they have spotted a clue that she might be returning to EastEnders in one of this week’s episodes.
At the start of Tuesday’s edition, Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) was inspecting the memorial for Martin on his stall in the market with her mother Jean (Gillian Wright).
Jean looked at one particular card and she seemed completely surprised by the name
“This one’s from Nicky,” she explained before Stacey then asked in response: “Nicky Di Marco?”
She added: “I remember him telling me about her.”
After the demise of her old beau Martin (James Bye) in the Vic explosion and the mention of her name, fans took to social media as they speculated that the character might make a comeback.
A first stated: “Hold. Nicky Di Marco name has been mentioned out the blue…… does this mean what I think it means. BRING BACK THE ITALIANS.”
“SHUT UP A NICKY DI MARCO MENTION! That was niche,” wrote a second user.
Sonia Fowler’s biggest EastEnders storylines
Sonia Fowler has featured in EastEnders since 1993, and after starring in thousands of episodes, has been featured in storylines ranging from teenage pregnancy to a cancer scare. Here are some of her biggest.
- Teen Pregnancy and Birth of Chloe Jackson (1999-2000)
Sonia discovered she was pregnant at the age of 15. Viewers were shocked by the sudden birth, as the teen went into labour without even realising she was pregnant. Martin Fowler turned out to be Chloe’s father. Sonia initially decided to give the girl up for adoption. - Death of her boyfriend (2002)
Sonia’s boyfriend, Jamie Mitchell, was hit by a car driven by her baby’s father. Jamie had just bought an engagement ring for his girlfriend before being struck down by the thoughtless Martin, who was texting while driving. Although the Jamie was rushed to hospital, docs said his liver was irreparably damaged, and he ended up dying with Sonia by his side. - Marriage to Martin Fowler and Family Tensions (2004-2007)
In a shock twist Sonia went on to marry the man responsible for her previous boyfriend’s death. Their relationship was marred by conflicts and infidelity, and they went on to split up after just three years. At one point in their marriage Sonia was taken hostage by Sarah Cairns, who became obsessed with Martin after he flirted with her during a drunken night out. The couple went through struggles again when the adoptive parents of their daughter were killed in a car crash, leaving them responsible for Rebecca. Because of the tension in their relationship Sonia ended up cheating on her husband with one of her co-workers, nurse Naomi Julien. - Custody Battle for Rebecca (2005-2007)
Baby Chloe, who was renamed Rebecca, was kidnapped by her mum early in life before being returned to her adoptive parents. After Neil and Sue Miller died they awarded Martin full custody of the child because of Sonia’s extra-marital affair. The mum was left distraught to be cut out of her daughter’s life. - Gastric Band Surgery and Weight Struggles (2014-2015)
Sonia became insecure about her weight and arranged to have a secret gastric band surgery in Bulgaria. She later collapsed at an exercise class after suffering complications from the operation. - Discovery of Bex’s Suicide Attempt (2019)
Sonia’s daughter Rebecca tried to take her own life in a heartbreaking storyline which left viewers in tears. She found Bex unconscious after taking an overdose, and was devastated. Sonia blamed herself for pushing her daughter to breaking point, as she had tried to force her into going to Oxford despite Bex saying she didn’t feel ready for university.
While a third commented: “TWO mentions of Nicky Di Marco in the last few months. The return looms.”
And a fourth added: “A Nicky di Marco reference in 2025?”
The character was previously mentioned when she was reunited with Sonia on social media.
Her dead partner Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) contacted Nicky to ask for help in September 2024 when Sonia was in hot water.
However she stated that she was unable to help because she had not seen the nurse in over 20 years.
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EastEnders continues on BBC One and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
