BBC EastEnders star Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean, has landed her first role since leaving the soap. She'll be starring alongside another EastEnders legend in a pantomime production of Beauty and the Beast.
Shona confirmed earlier this year that she was leaving EastEnders to try something new. Her character Whitney has been a favourite on the soap for years and was recently involved in a major storyline following the tragic loss of her daughter, Peach.
Whitney is keen to adopt and her partner Zack seems supportive too, but with her set to leave the soap, fans are eager to see her get her happy ending.
In her new role, Shona will be playing Belle alongside actor Harry Reid, known for his past role as Ben Mitchell on EastEnders.
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