EastEnders spoilers reveal exit for two major characters as couple get engaged in Walford
EastEnders spoilers have revealed the exits for two major characters as a popular couple are set to get engaged in Walford in the coming weeks.
It’s been a year of exits on the BBC soap, with a number of fan favourite characters leaving Albert Square, most notably when James Bye’s Martin Fowler died. The character, who was the first baby born on the show, lost his life in the programme’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
The following months also saw onscreen sisters Natalie Cassidy’s Sonia Fowler and Bianca Jackson actress Patsy Palmer leave together. Sonia and Bianca made the decision to move to Bali after learning the former’s dad Terry Cant was evil.
Once Ben Wadey took over from Chris Clenshaw as Executive Producer, stars Clair Norris and Matthew James Morrison left together. This storyline saw Bernie Taylor and Felix Baker escape Walford in a taxi after stealing money from Ravi Gulati’s family.
While the likes of Michelle Ryan, Jake Wood and Nicholas Bailey all returning after many years away, with the Zoe Slater actress not seen in two decades, fans were left heartbroken last month when Stacey Slater actress Lacey Turner became the latest high profile exit.
With Christmas just around the corner on the series, the latest batch of EastEnders spoilers have revealed Freddie Slater actor Bobby Brazier and Anna Knight actress Molly Rainford’s final scenes. Both stars were confirmed to be leaving EastEnders earlier in the year.
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On Monday, December 1, reations are fraught between Jean and the family as the Slaters prepare for Freddie and Anna’s goodbye celebrations. Lily worries her grandmother Jean is pushing herself too hard, while Kat tries to calm an increasingly agitated Zoe down.
Elaine Peacock makes a speech about Freddie and Anna, but when the Square Christmas lights are switched on a worrying message is revealed in The Vic window. Later, Zoe makes a discovery in her brother Tommy’s rucksack and is convinced he’s her secret tormentor following months of ominous incidents.
As this is happening, Howie Danes is concerned when Patrick Trueman assumes he’s going to propose. After a chat with Alfie Moon, Howie decides to seize the moment and ask Kim Fox to marry him at the Square Christmas Lights switch on in spite of his recent money woes.
As Howie stages the perfect proposal, Kim is thrilled and accepts, but Anthony Trueman’s suspicions about Howie grow. Meanwhile, Peter Beale catches his dad Ian Beale and wife Lauren Branning having a secret conversion and Harry Mitchell takes his mum Nicola’s credit card on false pretences to buy drugs
On Tuesday, December 2, Tommy swears to his parents and Zoe that he is innocent following the incident at the Christmas lights. Zoe lashes out at Kat, Alfie and Tommy before heading downstairs and rowing with Vicki Fowler in the bar. Kat is forced to step in and reluctantly asks her daughter to leave. Later, Zoe seeks refuge from Anthony, who invites her to stay at his as the Slaters bid a fond farewell to Freddie.
On top of Freddie leaving, Anna makes it her mission to build bridges between Kojo Asare, Gina Knight and Harry before she leaves, and speaks to her dad George about forgiveness. After collecting evidence, Anthony confronts Howie about his suspicions. Meanwhile, Nicola fears what Teddy Mitchell’s decision to plead guilty over Okie’s murder will do to Harry.
On Wednesday, December 3, Anthony and Howie are desperate to both keep their secrets as Kim excitedly plans her engagement party. However, the event doesn’t go to plan when some secrets are revealed.
Lily’s concern for Jean’s mental health intensifies as she struggles in the wake of Freddie’s departure. But when Lily explains she’s spoken to Anthony and he’s suggested Jean makes an appointment with him, she angrily refuses. Nicola leaves Harry under the watchful eyes of Billy and Honey Mitchell as she heads to court, but he soon gives them the slip to find money to buy more drugs.
Later, Harry bumps into Okie’s sister Dejia who invites him to attend the memorial, leaving him feeling even more guilty over accidentally stabbing him. Elsewhere, Nigel Bates, Julie and Lexi Mitchell prepare to audition locals for his film, as Priya, Elaine, Callum, Harvey and Ian vie for roles.
The final episode of the week on Thursday, December 4, Lauren and Zoe’s friendship deepens as they discuss Zoe’s long-lost son, but later, as they head back to Lauren’s place, someone is watching them from the shadows.
George takes the advice of Anna and Kojo’s therapist and heads over to speak to Harry. When they arrive, Kojo persuades Harry to go to Okie’s memorial with him, having spotted the invite Dejia gave him. At McKlunky’s, Nicola feels sick but once again fails to tell concerned George that she’s pregnant.
Elsewhere, Lexi tasks Billy with the important role of convincing Phil to take a part in Nigel’s film as Lily continues to beg Jean to seek medical help.