First look as furious Ruby Allen returns to EastEnders for row with Sharon & Martin over son’s missing birth certificate

RUBY Allen is just days away from making a dramatic return to EastEnders and she looks set to be locked in a heated confrontation as soon as she arrives in Walford.

The character, played by Louisa Lytton, hasn't been seen on-screens for three years after being sent to prison for running an illegal cannabis farm from the Slater household.

Ruby was pregnant at the time and now it appears to have been confirmed that the father of her secret child is in fact Martin Fowler.

Fans first began to suspect this could be the case when it was formally confirmed two months ago that Ruby had left jail to give birth.

She had been a cellmate of Chrissie Watts at the time who told Sharon about Ruby and the baby during their time locked up together in September.

The news has been playing on Sharon's mind ever since and now it seems that she has the proof she needs to reveal that Martin is the father to the baby boy.

In scenes set to be screened upon her return next week, Ruby will be left clashing with both Martin and Sharon.

With her son's birth certificate missing, it comes as no shock that Ruby finds herself banging down their doors in a quest to find answers.

But will the truth be revealed?

Ahead of her big soap comeback, Louisa spoke exclusively to The Sun's TV Mag about what is in store for her character.

Expressing her delight at her character being a mum, the star said: “It's lovely to come in playing a mum now that I’m a mum - there's nothing like knowing those feelings.

“Being a mum has finally given Ruby a purpose in life, which I think has been something that's been missing for a long time.”

Teasing her upcoming stint, she said: “That’s Ruby’s character – she comes in and ruffles feathers, does the wrong thing and says the wrong thing, and she definitely comes back with a lot of drama.

“But now she’s a mum, she does have her priorities in order. Although she'll still make mistakes, I don't think she'll go out of her way to make mistakes or make wrong decisions like she has done in the past.

“I was so nervous to come back – just because it's nerve-wracking starting any job - but within half a day, I felt like I'd never left. It felt new in some aspects, but also just felt like home.

"I've been a part of this show for 20 years now, so it feels right for Ruby to come back.

"I feel like there’s so much we need to wrap up with her. There’s so many characters that she has a history with.”