EastEnders' Kellie Bright prepares to return to the soap following her ...

EastEnders' Kellie Bright prepares to return to the soap following her ...
EastEnders' Kellie Bright prepares to return to the soap following her ...

EastEnders star Kellie Bright was seen heading out for a walk with her dog on Tuesday as she prepares to return to the soap following her maternity leave.

The actress, 45, who plays Linda Carter on the soap, cut a casual figure in a high-vis yellow jacket and black leggings as she enjoyed for a walk with her pooch.

Kellie's outing comes after her on-screen husband Danny Dyer confirmed he is quitting the show after eight years to explore other roles.

Out and about: EastEnders star Kellie Bright, 45, was seen heading out for a walk with her dog on Tuesday as she prepares to return to the soap following her maternity leave

Out and about: EastEnders star Kellie Bright, 45, was seen heading out for a walk with her dog on Tuesday as she prepares to return to the soap following her maternity leave

Kellie, who welcomed her third child Rudy in July, was seen enjoying the winter's walk with her dog, who seemed excited to reach their destination as he excitedly ran along the pavement.

The star sported a casual high-vis jacket and tight leggings, with her blonde hair pulled back into a sleek bun.

The soap star made a brief return to EastEnders in December 2021, when scheming Janine Butcher manipulated her to start drinking again, after finding her working at a different pub.

Relaxed: The actress who plays Linda Carter on the soap, cut a casual figure in a high-vis yellow jacket and black leggings

Casual: She headed out for a walk with her pet pooch

Relaxed: The actress, 45, who plays Linda Carter on the soap, cut a casual figure in a high-vis yellow jacket and black leggings as she headed out for a walk with her pooch

Enjoying your walk? Kellie, who welcomed her third child Rudy in July, was seen enjoying the winter's walk with her dog, who seemed excited to reach their destination

Enjoying your walk? Kellie, who welcomed her third child Rudy in July, was seen enjoying the winter's walk with her dog, who seemed excited to reach their destination

Slow down! The star sported a casual high-vis jacket and tight leggings, with her blonde hair pulled back into a sleek bun

Slow down! The star sported a casual high-vis jacket and tight leggings, with her blonde hair pulled back into a sleek bun

Taking a photo of Linda downing wine alone, Mick later learned of his wife's relapse, and told their son Ollie she wouldn't be returning anytime soon. 

Linda had previously been seen in Walford back in September following the birth of her daughter Annie.

She fled the Square after her attempts to pass off her husband Mick as the baby's father were exposed, and her affairwith Max Branning was brought to light.

Time away! Kellie (pictured in character as Linda Carter) briefly return to the soap in December, when Janine Butcher manipulated her to start drinking again

Time away! Kellie (pictured in character as Linda Carter) briefly return to the soap in December, when Janine Butcher manipulated her to start drinking again

Dramatic: Linda had previously been seen in Walford back in September following the birth of her daughter Annie

Dramatic: Linda had previously been seen in Walford back in September following the birth of her daughter Annie

On a break: She fled the Square after her attempts to pass off her husband Mick as the baby's father were exposed, and her affairwith Max Branning was brought to light

On a break: She fled the Square after her attempts to pass off her husband Mick as the baby's father were exposed, and her affairwith Max Branning was brought

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