Eamonn Walker’s Emotional Homecoming as Wallace Boden on Chicago Fire
After more than a year away from the blaze, Eamonn Walker is finally stepping back into the world of Chicago Fire — and for the man
behind Wallace Boden, it feels like coming home in the truest sense. Sitting down with reporters, Walker’s trademark calm and sincerity
colored every word as he reflected on the moment he walked back onto the Firehouse 51 set.
For over a decade, Walker’s portrayal of Boden anchored Chicago Fire with moral gravity and quiet strength. His exit in Season 12 was written as a victory — Boden’s promotion to Deputy Commissioner — but for both the cast and the actor, it was also a heartfelt goodbye. When the time came to leave, Walker admits, it felt unfinished. “You can never really leave something that’s been part of your life for that long,” he said. “Boden lives inside me.”
Returning after that emotional farewell, Walker described being overwhelmed by the warmth of the reunion. “I walked onto the lot and the entire cast and crew just stopped. There was this round of applause, this feeling that I was walking back into a family that never forgot me,” he recalled. “It hit me — I hadn’t realized how much I’d missed that energy, that heartbeat.”
The actor also expressed deep gratitude toward fans who have flooded social media with messages under the hashtag #BodenBack. “I’ve read so many of the comments,” he smiled. “To feel that kind of love after all these years — it’s humbling. It reminds me why this show matters.”
As for whether this return is a brief visit or the start of a new chapter, Walker remains coy. “If they write it, I’ll always come back,” he said with a grin. “Because Chicago Fire isn’t just a job — it’s family. And like Boden says, once you’re part of 51, you carry it with you.”
After more than a decade of leading with heart and honor, Eamonn Walker’s return isn’t just a television comeback — it’s a rekindling of the flame that keeps Chicago Fire burning.
Farrah Abraham Sets the Record Straight on Her Relationship Status After Kissing Musician
Earlier this week, Farrah Abraham appeared to be off the market when she was photographed holding hands with musician
But in a plot twist, Farrah exclusively shared with E! News that she remains single.
"I decided not to date Mack. He could not handle public attention well," she said. "I'm more confident in my life at this time and while I'm dating on new terms and rules from my 12-step principles program and taking it easy, I look forward to dating as I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life and I want to share that with someone special."
The former Teen Mom star recently stepped away from the public eye to visit a trauma treatment center. While it's unclear how long she stayed at the center, the former MTV reality star recently described the experience as "life changing."
As Farrah explores her dating options, she is keeping her 13-year-old daughter Sophia Abraham at top of mind.
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"I know what she would not approve of," she told E! News. "I look forward to my daughter meeting someone who is worthy of being embraced by our family as I know this clearly from dating 10 years on and off. At this time, I separate giving someone a chance and my family life as that is best for my parenting style."
Dating aside, Farrah is focused on creating a special summer for her daughter. Recently, the pair traveled to Hawaii to celebrate a birthday.
"To my 31st, The one I've been waiting for… she's here," Farrah wrote on Instagram. "Sobriety, healed & blessed, the best gift in the entire world @sophialabraham."
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And in between family time and upcoming summer camps, Farrah assures her followers that she's much more focused on making moves than headlines.
"I'm at a university full time & working on my comedy TV specials," she said. "I need someone who can keep up and not make me feel like a sugar mama."
