Real reason EastEnders star is quitting Walford explained as Whitney leaves for Wakefield
ok.co.ukIt's the end of an era for EastEnders viewers as fan favourite Whitney Dean leaves Albert Square in tonight's episode, with star Shona McGarty exiting the soap after 16 years.The long-time Walford resident has been through a tough time recently, having found out at the altar that her husband-to-be Zack had slept with her best friend Lauren.
With little baby Dolly to look after and heart-break to deal with, Whitney revealed in Wednesday's episode that she would be leaving the Square for good.
In tonight's (Thursday's) episode, Whitney reveals exactly why she's decided to leave Walford - explaining that she's going to live with her brother Ryan in Wakefield.
Speaking to her adopted daughter Britney, Whitney says: "I spoke to Ryan and he said we could stay with him so he's got you a temporary place in a school. "We don't have to stay in Wakefield forever.
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