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The Latest Breaking News from Walford

EastEnders' Zoe Slater 'To Be Killed Off' Just 1 Year After Michelle Ryan's Return

Zoe Slater, a beloved EastEnders character, is reportedly set to be permanently written out of the BBC soap, marking the end of Michelle Ryan's iconic role after a dramatic storyline.

International Business Times UK · Jul 12

EastEnders character to return for ‘emotional’ storyline with estranged stepfather

‘I hope the viewers will be pleased,’ says actor

The Independent UK · Feb 21

Gemma Bissix to return to EastEnders as Clare Bates for ’emotional reunion’

Bissix is set to return to the soap after almost two decades.

Evening Standard · Feb 21

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EastEnders confirms Grant Mitchell return for two huge storylines

Ross Kemp is reprising his role as Grant Mitchell for two explosive storylines

Evening Standard · Feb 15

Bobby Brazier opens up on ‘cherishing’ final moments before Eastenders exit

Bobby Brazier opens up on "cherishing" his final moments on the set of Eastenders, with the star set to leave Walford later this year to pursue the Hare Krishna religion in India.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Bobby Brazier opens up about acting future after quitting EastEnders

‘Strictly’ star is set to leave Walford behind after spending three years playing Freddie Slater

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Sonia Fowler’s best EastEnders moments as Natalie Cassidy waves goodbye to Albert Square

Fan favourite has officially left Walford after more than three decades

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025

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EastEnders viewers in tears as Natalie Cassidy leaves soap after 32 years

‘Why the hell am I crying?’ one fan said

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025

Alice Haig — everything you need to know about the EastEnders star

Alice Haig is heading to EastEnders as Vicki Fowler. Here are some facts you may not know about the actor.

WhatToWatch · Mar 13, 2025

Ross Kemp to return to EastEnders as Grant Mitchell for soap’s 40th anniversary

Kemp last appeared in the show in 2016 as part of Dame Barbara Windsor’s exit storyline as Peggy Mitchell.

Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2025

EastEnders legend Lorraine Stanley lands mysterious new role after soap exit

EastEnders favourite Lorraine Stanley has revealed her first new role since leaving the soap.

WhatToWatch · Apr 15, 2024

Why did Sonia go to prison in EastEnders? Everything you need to know

Why did Sonia go to prison in EastEnders? Here's everything you need to know on why the nurse was imprisoned.

WhatToWatch · Nov 15, 2023

EastEnders fans 'work out' how LEGENDARY character will FINALLY return

EastEnders fans think that a baby bombshell will pave the way for a soap legend to make their highly-anticipated return.

WhatToWatch · Aug 17, 2023

EastEnders legend set to LEAVE the soap just weeks after their return?

Could an EastEnders icon be leaving the Square once more after returning just weeks ago?

WhatToWatch · Aug 16, 2023

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WhatToWatch · Aug 11, 2023

EastEnders baby bombshell to pave the way for missing character to return?

Could a baby bombshell see the return of a much-loved EastEnders character?

WhatToWatch · Jul 24, 2023

Evil EastEnders villain to return for SICKENING reunion after 18 years

An Historic EastEnders villain returns to Walford for an unsettling reunion with a much-loved character.

WhatToWatch · Jul 17, 2023

EastEnders LEGEND dashes hopes of return as they land new Hollyoaks role

An EastEnders icon has crushed any hopes of a Walford comeback as they're set to appear in another soap.

WhatToWatch · Jul 13, 2023

EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth teases SECRET family members for Kathy Beale

EastEnders legend Gillian Taylforth has hinted at some long-lost family members.

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Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha teases EastEnders return 24 years after soap exit

Loose Women panellist mused over her return to the BBC soap EastEnders, where she played Annie Palmer from 1997 until 1999, after the BBC rubbished reports of the soap being axed

WhatToWatch · Jun 29, 2023

Emmerdale welcomes EastEnders LEGEND as main character is re-cast

Emmerdale has announced that a familiar face from Walford will be arriving in the village.

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

EastEnders fans fume as exit 'confirmed' for character during heartbreaking episode

EastEnders appeared to reveal an exit storyline for one Walford resident in a surprising twist, with their final scenes possibly airing on Wednesday

Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2023

EastEnders' Cindy Beale back 'from the dead' on BBC soap as fans go wild

EastEnders' iconic character Cindy Beale is back on the BBC soap, 27 years after her character was last seen on screen

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2023

EastEnders stars Bobby and Priya could go head-to-head in Strictly as both 'singled out'

Priya Davdra, broke new ground on the BBC soap playing Iqra Ahmed – Walford’s first Muslim lesbian and is said to have 'caught the eye' of Strictly bosses

WhatToWatch · Jun 6, 2023

When is Shirley coming back to EastEnders? Everything you need to know

When is Shirley coming back to EastEnders? Here's everything we know on when the soap legend is returning to Walford.

WhatToWatch · Jun 5, 2023

EastEnders legend Jo Joyner reveals if she would return to the soap

EastEnders favourite Jo Joyner has revealed whether she would reprise her role as Tanya Branning.

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