Real reason EastEnders star is quitting Walford explained as Whitney leaves for Wakefield

EastEnders actor Shona McGarty is grasping life outside Albert Square with both hands, as she amazes fans with her gospel singing via Instagram. The 32-year-old emotionally made her exit from the BBC soap recently, after playing Whitney, Dean, the adoptive daughter of Patsy Palmer’s Bianca Jackson, since 2008. Shona’s angelic voice is no secret to fans, as she’s previously posted her ‘second’ career as a soprano in a gospel choir called UpMass.

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The latest EastEnders episode delivered a swoon-worthy moment for Peter Beale (Thomas Law) played by and Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) shippers as the ex-lovers locked lips in a steamy scene. After days of rekindling their connection, Peter and Lauren finally gave into their feelings with a kiss in Thursday's instalment. Whitney Dean's dramatic exit from Albert Square has inadvertently played Cupid for Peter and Lauren, drawing them back together.

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Jacqueline Jossa was overcome with emotion as she said goodbye to co-star Shona McGogarty, who plays Whitney Dean. In the latest episode, Whitney Dean, played by Shona, made her exit from the BBC One soap after 16 years. It was announced last year that Shona had decided to leave the popular show.

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EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday night's episode as Whitney Dean bid farewell to the BBC One soap after a 16-year stint.

Eastenders fans were left in tears on Thursday night (23 May) as Whitney Dean, played by Shona McGarty, made her exit from the BBC soap after a 16-year stint. Whitney, who first appeared on our screens back in 2008, has been at the centre of numerous dramatic storylines over the years. Most recently, she was left devastated when she discovered that her partner and father of her newborn baby Dolly, Zack Hudson, had cheated on her with her friend Lauren Branning.

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty is preparing to leave the BBC soap that she’s starred in for 16 years. Shona plays Whitney Dean and will very soon be bowing out after her disastrous wedding. Whitney was all set to marry her boyfriend, and father of her newborn baby, Zack Hudson (James Farrar) when Britney revealed he’d cheated on her with best mate Lauren Branning (Jacquline Jossa).

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