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EastEnders icon Rita Simons has undergone a transformation ahead of her debut on channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.
The Roxy Mitchell actress took to Instagram to show off the new look, which has seen her ditch her long bob for some lengthy extensions.
‘And we are long again! Loved my bob/Lob but it was time for a bit of glam this week,’ she wrote beside the picture.
The look was adored by fans and friends alike, with former EastEnders colleague Cheryl Ferguson, who played Heather Trott, saying: ‘You look great Rita much love Chezza.’
‘Looking gorgeous Rita,’ one fan wrote, while another added: ‘Looking fab!’
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Rita shocked EastEnders fans earlier this year when character Roxy returned to screens for a single episode, which saw daughter Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) talk to her mum in her imagination.
Following the episode, Rita revealed that she had had interest from a rival soap, shutting down rumours that she may be headed back to Albert Square full time.
It was later announced that she would be joining the cast of Hollyoaks.
She will join former EastEnders star Glynis Barber, who played Roxy’s mum, Glenda.
The Norma Crow actress recently told Metro.co.uk just how thrilled she is to be working alongside Rita once more, and teased that they may be set to work very closely together again.
‘Rita was my daughter in EastEnders is joining Hollyoaks and I am absolutely thrilled!
‘She’s a great girl I love her, she’s a friend of mine, she’s great fun with a great energy and I think there’s going to be some very exciting times ahead!
‘There’s so much potential of storylines that could happen with Rita coming in.
‘The big questions are, what will those storylines be, and where will they go with this? I’m just hoping it’s going to be something that involves Norma...’
After the news of her casting broke, Rita took to social media to share her excitement, saying: ‘Well! The news is out! So excited to be joining the fabulous cast of Hollyoaks later this year!
‘Can’t tell you who I’m playing but I can tell you she’s gonna be trouble! Massive shout to my gorgeous agents.’
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