Viewers have been treated to a number of EastEnders returns this year, and after tonight’s episode, fans are convinced another is on the way.

Earlier this year, it was reported that Ben Mitchell, who is currently in prison, would be making his way back into the soap. However, fans are convinced Harvey Monroe’s son Aaron will also be making his way back after spotting a number of major clues.

Harvey Monroe’s racist son Aaron was arrested in January 2022 on terrorism charges, in the soaps far-right storyline. He had been part of a plan to plant a bomb in the Square, before his father informed the police about what was going down. It comes after after an EastEnders legend was rushed to hospital after ‘deadly’ attack by familiar face.

Aaron was mentioned in tonight’s EastEnders

Months later, it was confirmed that he had been sentenced and sent to a prison in Newcastle.

Actor Charlie Wernham then joined rival soap Hollyoaks as Robbie Roscoe, but just this week, his character was killed off in a shock twist, 12 years after his debut.

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Coincidentally, Harvey opened up about his son to Ross in tonight’s episode, as he struggles with his son Joel’s behaviour.

Speaking about discovering his son’s crimes, Harvey told Ross: “I knew Aaron weren’t no angel but when the police told me he’d targeted this fella, just because of the colour of his skin, I….” Harvey said as he became lost for words.

Fans are convinced Aaron will be returning – as his character in Hollyoaks was shockingly killed off

Ross then told Harvey he has no idea where Joel’s mindset comes from, as Harvey informed him there were things he could have said back in the day – like him.

“I’m not saying that you’re responsible for what’s going on,” Harvey told Ross, as he explained Joel’s mum Cleo abandoned him.

Sharing Aaron’s story, Harvey continued: “When Aaron’s mum left, I was so wrapped up in my own pain, so I ranted and raved and told him how stupid he was.

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Fans are convinced Harvey’s son Aaron will be making a return

“But all I did was push him further down that dark path,” as he continued to offer his advice to Ross.

Now, fans are convinced the troubled character will be making a return. “Harvey mentioning his son on #Eastenders with Charlie Wernham confirmed as leaving #Hollyoaks as Robbie Roscoe is dead could a return to Eastenders be on the cards and reunited with Gillian Taylforth,” wrote one fan.

Another penned: “Now Charlie Wareham has left #Hollyoaks and with mentions of Aaron’s mother in tonight’s #EastEnders during Harvey ‘s chat with Ross – I wonder if they’ll rebuild Harvey ‘s family at some point?”

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Elsewhere, it’s been confirmed that Max Bowden will be reprising his role as Ben Mitchell. Ben is currently serving time in America, but he’ll be released on day release for his father-in-law Jonno Highway’s funeral.