[Scarlett.]

DANNIELLA Westbrook's return to EastEnders will be short-lived - she will be gone by New Year.

The former cocaine addict is set to leave the show for a THIRD TIME - just two weeks after viewers saw her reprise her role as Sam Mitchell.

Last night show bosses confirmed Danniella is on a three-month contract, which will not be renewed. She will leave as part of an explosive storyline at the end of the year.



Young Sam ... Danniella when she first appeared on the show


Her character returned to the BBC soap after nine years on September 4. Sam flew in from Brazil, where she had fled after being implicated in the murder of Dirty Den. But she was soon held by cops and is in jail - hoping to marry ex-hubby Ricky Butcher.

Danniella, 35 - who blew £250,000 on coke - is due to start filming her final scenes in the next few weeks. Those currently being screened were filmed in June. Some critics have blasted her acting. She has said: "It's hard to play Sam now. I found it immensely difficult in my first six weeks back."

A BBC spokesman said: "We've been thrilled with how Sam Mitchell's return has been received with our audience and hope they enjoy her storylines over the next few months."

The Sun

[Firewire]

Aww.


She better not die.

[Tom4784]

It's being kept open for her to return. I think it's pointless bringing her back for such a short time.

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Not even back half a year!

[Scarlett.]

Why the hell did they hype her return so much when she is only back for a few months?

[DrunkerThanMoses]

[rquote=2592956&tid=147857&author=Mr.Corrie]Why the hell did they hype her return so much when she is only back for a few months?[/rquote]

Because its the old sam who had to leave because she was snorting alot.

Personally I thought the kim one was much better actress, butt hats my view!

[Scarlett.]

So they hyped up the return of a druggie?

[Tom]

[rquote=2593234&tid=147857&author=ImDrunkerThenMose s][rquote=2592956&tid=147857&author=Mr.Corrie]Why the hell did they hype her return so much when she is only back for a few months?[/rquote]

Because its the old sam who had to leave because she was snorting alot.

Personally I thought the kim one was much better actress, butt hats my view![/rquote]

I think Kim was a better actress but I think Daniella's Sam is more realistic to what Sam should be like. Its obvious shes only been brought back to stick her in jail though, cheap publicity stunt to boost falling ratings.

[Jackie]

Shes such a bad actress its unbelievable.

[Kate!]

yes, agree kim medcalf a much better actress, daniella is crap, cant wait for her to go tbh, and shes a right minger, pig ugly, as if she'd win miss queen vic, over beauties like chelsea and amira, pur lease!!!!!!!!!! psml.

[hotleggs]

i think , sams ugly her nose is bad when she cries she looks real ugly , what a ugly woman bring back the pretty sam

[Jords]

I prefer Kim, only 15 didnt watch it when Sam was played by Daniella,
seems off to me.
Anyhow, ooo explosive stroyline, what New Year heartbreak will happen this year?

[Kerry]

Roll on the new year.