What did Dean Wicks do on EastEnders: Matt Di Angelo's return explained
01.11.2023 - 21:45
/ ok.co.uk
EastEnders fans were faced with a blast from the past this week, when Walford villain Dean Wicks made his return to Albert Square after a nine year absence. As regular viewers will know, Dean, who is played in the show by actor Matt Di Angelo, had reconnected with his mum Shirley Carter off-screen, before making his unexpected return to the show on Monday, 30 October.
Much to the horror of Queen Vic landlady Linda Carter, Dean had snuck into her home at the pub and confronted her over a number of baffling topics, including her failed relationships, the death of his brother, and even the way she had "ruined his life" after reporting his vicious sexual assault to his family. But what exactly happened in the show before the character made his long-awaited return? Who is Dean Wicks? Dean Wicks is the half brother of Mick Carter, and the son of Shirley Carter and Buster Briggs.
He first made his debut on the soap back in January 2006, when he was affectionately known as Deano to everyone on the Square. Initially arriving long before the rest of the Carter clan, Deano was able to convince his aunt Pat Evans to take him in, and began to make a life for himself in London’s East End.
A short time later, he was able to reconnect with his estranged mum Shirley while enjoying a mini-break to Dorset, however, it was only in the aftermath of a harrowing car crash that Deano was willing to let Shirley into his life. During his time on the show, Deano experienced several potential romances, including unrequited crushes on Stacey Slater, Dawn Swann and Chelsea Fox, but never quite managed to find the love he was looking for.