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Danniella Westbrook says 'it's nothing personal' after Eastenders Sam Mitchell recast

Danniella Westbrook has shared a positive message with fans after finding out Eastenders have not recast her as Sam Mitchell.

Earlier in the week she hit out at the BBC and threatened legal action after her replacement was confirmed.

However, now she seems to have changed her tune in a post on her Instagram, where she told fans: "take a moment to see that it’s nothing personal."

READ MORE: Danniella Westbrook lashes out at BBC as EastEnders replacement confirmed

She shared a glamorous selfie on the social media app, where she wore a black hat with a feather and a black jacket over a long sleeved pink top.

Alongside the image, she shared a message of positivity with her 79,000 followers.

Danniella said: "To truly evolve you have to grow. Growing means pain, change, accepting that we have to walk away from people, make good anything you need too, wish them love and remember that season with a smile.

"We get one life and the days weeks months and years soon start to stack up and fly by... it’s great to support care and have empathy but don’t forget your own soul needs feeding and your own story is waiting for you to turn the page and make it something amazing."

She added: "Sometimes people come in and out your life for a few years, but inevitably one of you will evolve.

"Then that season has gone, don’t be bitter, don’t talk bad of them, open your eyes and close your mouth take a moment to see that it’s nothing personal it’s just people are living. Be inspired to dare to change, evolve and ask yourself what it is you want in life, then turn the page and start to live your story…"

"Memories music and happiness is what you can hold on to look back with love not regret or jealousy. This has been the hardest part of my journey this last six months but trust in the one thing I can tell you I’ve learned and that’s to trust the process, walk towards your next chapter in faith and just do you."

Danniella ended the post as she said: "I can promise you it won’t be all fun and laughter but it feels good when you actually realize that to love yourself & put yourself first is not a crime , it actually what doing the right thing feels like …. My life today is not always a rose garden but I’m investing in me I’m growing and it’s so exciting, rewarding and grounding… #GiveYourselfAChance #evolve #bethebestversionofyou."

Fans rushed to support the actress as they shared their comments.

Mel said: "Beautiful words , Everyone has a story to tell.... well done you!"

Steven said: "Beautiful words and so true, love your honesty, so down to earth."

Sherry said: "Such honest words, keep being you x"

The 48-year old played the notorious character on the long-running soap across several stints between 1990 and 2016.

However, the BBC has confirmed Kim Medcalf will be reprising the role when Sam returns to Walford this year.

When Danniella initially discovered the news, she Tweeted: "Wishing Kim the best of luck at @BBCEastenders__ yet again this poor woman has to recreate a Samantha Mitchell as close to my last two recent come backs on the square go smash it darling..x oh but not to @bbceastenders my legal team will be in touch."

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