Shirley Carter has become the fourth character to leave EastEnders in just under a week.
The mass exodus all kicked off when Mick Carter - played by Danny Dyer - disappeared into the frozen waters around the Dover coastline as he tried to save his ex-wife Linda Carter from drowning. He had also successfully rescued his current partner Janine Butcher but he wasn't able to save himself and he's thought to have died.
Following that, Janine was arrested by police for her part in framing Linda Carter for the car crash and the evil villain - played by Charlie Brooks - exited the BBC soap in scenes on Boxing Day.