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In a year which has already seen us bid goodbye to a wealth of fan favourites, including Lola Pearce and Finlay Baker, it appears the EastEnders cast changes are going to keep on coming with a whole host of much-loved stars also bidding Walford goodbye this year. So far, we know one mystery star is due to depart at Christmas as part of an explosive whodunnit mystery that has been teased all year long, but before that fans will have to bid a fond farewell to numerous other staples of the BBC soap.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag EastEnders star Tony Discipline has opened up on his life since leaving the iconic soap - and his two very different jobs. The actor, 34, shot to fame playing Tyler Moon on Albert Square where his character found himself at the centre of a love triangle with Shona McGarty ’s Whitney Dean, who recently called it quits on the show, and a tense and near fatal seizure after a boxing match. After two years, the actor left the show and this month marks a decade since his departure.Tony is in an entirely new career now though, juggling work as a firefighter and a barman.

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty has quit the BBC soap after 15 years of playing Whitney Dean, she has announced this evening. The 31 year old has revealed that while she has "loved her years on the show" she has decided that now is the time to leave, amid a huge cast shake-up. Speaking exclusively to The Sun on Sunday, Shona said: “I have decided to spread my wings and will be leaving EastEnders.

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty has revealed that she received a terrifying ‘death threat’ in the post from a fan. Shona has played Whitney Dean in the BBC soap since 2008 and has a strong and loyal following of fans. Her character Whitney has been struggling with a heartbreaking miscarriage with on-screen boyfriend Zack Hudson, played by James Farrar, in recent months.The storyline isn’t the first heartbreaker for Whitney, throughout her time on the soap the character has been sexually abused by her paedophile step dad, had two failed marriages, and seen the rest of her family move away from the square.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty has teased the prospect of a new romance at this year’s British Soap Awards as she and her cast mates prepare to face off against some stiff competition from their fellow soap rivals. The popular star, who is best known for playing Whitney Dean on the BBC soap hinted that she was ready to look for love again, just eight months on since splitting from fellow EastEnders star Max Bowden. Speaking on the red carpet at this year’s awards, Shona told The Mirror that she is currently “talking” to a potential new flame, but admitted that it was still “early days.” While at the ceremony, Shona also admitted how nice it had been to catch up with her former flame Max and his mum after so much time apart.

A Sainsbury's security guard and avid EastEnders fan has become an unexpected TikTok sensation after sharing videos of himself meeting actors from the show as they leave work at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire. Pete's TikTok videos feature encounters with Eastenders stars like Shona McGarty, Bobby Brazier, and Natalie Cassidy, who kindly stop to chat with waiting fans. One heartwarming video shows Pete talking to Bobby about his late mother, Jade Goody, while another captures Pete playfully dancing with Shona.These clips have collectively garnered 1.8 million views and landed Pete 136,000 followers.

EastEnders viewers were reduced to tears as they praised Zack Hudson for telling Whitney Dean about his HIV diagnosis. EastEnders often grapples with difficult storylines while using experts in specific issues to offer the most realistic portrayal of a topic. Shona McGarty’s Whitney, a role she has played since 2008, was recently forced to terminate her baby because of an Edwards’ Syndrome diagnosis, leaving her and Zack devastated.

An upcoming episode of EastEnders will see Zack Hudson torn with revealing his HIV diagnosis after sharing a kiss with a devasted Whitney Dean. Earlier this year, James Farrar’s Zack discovered he was HIV positive after an old friend arrived at the fictional East London borough with the devastating news of his own diagnosis.

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty amazed fans as she revealed her second career outside of the popular BBC soap. Shona, who earlier dazzled fans with a fresh, cropped haircut, has played Whitney Dean, the adoptive daughter of Patsy Palmer’s Bianca Jackson, since 2008. Whitney has been involved in countless central storylines since her first appearance, and most recently, she discovered her baby has Edwards’ Syndrome.

EastEnders viewers were left heartbroken during Friday's episode of the soap after Whitney Dean gave birth to her baby girl having undergone a termination to bring on early labour. In recent weeks, Whitney, played by Shona McGarty and Zack Hudson, played by James Farrar, discovered their unborn baby had been diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome, a condition that means most babies won't survive long after birth. After learning the devastating news, the pair had to decide whether or not to continue with the pregnancy.

We’re used to seeing EastEnders’ favourite Whitney Dean with her trademark long, straight dark hair – but a huge change in style for the actress has taken soap fans by storm. Whitney, played by Shona McGarty, 31, has made a subtle change to her appearance, changing her hair colour and embracing her curls in a new shorter do. She posted several photos and a video on her Instagram, showing off her new style, and the new hair has since made an appearance on the BBC soap - leaving fans obsessed.

EastEnders star Neil McDermott has teased his return to Walford after his explosive exit in Thursday night’s episode. Neil first joined EastEnders as the brother of Shona McGarty’s Whitney Dean back in 2009, and despite his exit two years later in 2011, he returned to the square in 2014, 2016 and again earlier this week. Ryan returned to the show earlier this week after discovering that the daughter he shares with Lacey Turner’s Stacey Slater, Lily, was pregnant.

EastEnders star Max Bowden has announced the birth of his son, Reginald Buckle, who was born on  19th September. Max, 27, and Roisin, 37, began dating in October last year and announced they were expecting their first child together in April, before their relationship broke down during the pregnancy. Now both Max and Roisin have announced the birthday of their son on Instagram, each posting a black-and-white photo photo of the tot's feet and another of themselves lovingly cradling their newborn.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty has jetted off to Ibiza with some of her closest female friends amid ongoing rumours of a romance between her and co-star Max Bowden. 30 year old Shona, who is best known for playing Whitney Dean in the BBC One soap, has taken to Instagram to document the girls’ holiday and has shared a series of videos and snaps of the trip since touching down in the party island earlier this week. Giving her 133,000 followers a glimpse inside the fun-filled holiday, Shona posed for a picture at the airport alongside her pals before taking a selfie that simply read: “In Ibiza baby”.

EastEnders star Max Bowden has left his Instagram followers in suspense after posting a speculative story following rumours with co-star Shona McGarty. The 27 year old actor, who plays Ben Mitchell in Britain's much loved soap, has released a statement on his social media, teasing a reveal all. Opening up on the situation for the first time, Max posted: "One day I will comment on all of the stuff that's been written over the last few months.

EastEnders co-stars Shona McGarty and Max Bowden have been at the centre of plenty of romance rumours recently. Shona, 30, who plays Whitney Dean in the soap and 27 year old Max, who plays Ben Mitchell, were reportedly “inseparable” earlier this year and since then there’s been reports the pair are “smitten”. Over the weekend the duo fuelled romance rumours further when they joined pals to attend House & Classics Festival in Hertfordshire, with actress Shona sharing a series of photos and videos from the day.The pictures included the pair posing for a photo, with Max hooking his arm around Shona's shoulders as he held a cigarette while she cheekily stuck her tongue out.

EastEnders star Shona McGarthy and Blue's Lee Ryan shared a wholesome moment as they laughed at wearing matching outfits to the TRIC Awards. Some of the biggest names in British television and radio descended on London's Grosvenor House Hotel for the annual bash on Wednesday.

Despite romance rumours heating up between the pair, Max Bowden and Shona McGarty appeared to be careful in not walking the Soap Awards 2022 red carpet together on Saturday 11 June evening. Speculation about the pair's potential relationship have been swirling after it was said they have "grown close" following Max's split from his pregnant ex-girlfriend. Max, 27, has been seen leaving 30 year old Shona's house since the news broke, while sources had said they're "inseparable".They have refused to confirm whether they're in a relationship or not.

EastEnders actor Max Bowden, 27, shared a cryptic post on his Instagram stories seemingly making a dig at recent reports he has "grown close" to his co-star Shona McGarty, 30.The Ben Mitchell star posted a snap of himself lying in bed fully-clothed next to fellow EastEnders star Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Slater on the BBC soap. While the pair were just relaxing as friends and 34 year old Lacey is happily married and shares children Dusty and Trilby with her husband Matt Kay, Max took the opportunity to appear to make a dig at the latest claims about his love life. "Plot twist.....

Rumours are following EastEnders stars Shona McGarty and Max Bowden as the pair are said to have "grown close" following his split with his pregnant ex-girlfriend. Max, 27, was allegedly seen leaving Shona's home in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, on Wednesday morning in pictures obtained by The Sun. He was sporting an Adidas tracksuit bottoms and hoodie, with the hood pulled up to cover his face.

EastEnders actor Max Bowden has been seen allegedly leaving his co-star Shona McGarty's home as the pair are reportedly "inseparable" after Max's split from his pregnant lover. Max, 27, who plays Ben Mitchell, and Shona, 30, who plays Whitney Dean in the long-running soap, appear to have been growing a bond away from the screen. Max was seen leaving Whitney’s £650,000 home in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, on Wednesday morning in pictures obtained by The Sun.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty has become "inseparable" from her co-star Max Bowden, according to reports. Max became single earlier this year after splitting with his ex Roisin Buckle, who has since revealed she is pregnant with his child.The pair are committed to staying on good terms for the sake of their new arrival. Shona has been single since splitting from her electrician fiancé Ryan Harris in January 2020.

Springwatch star Michaela Strachan left All Star Musicals fans amazed on Sunday's episode as she impressed with her "incredible" tap dancing skills.The Countryfile star, 55, performed a dazzling routine from 42nd Street where she showed off both her singing and dance moves with an entire stage entourage. Speaking prior to the routine, Michaela admitted that the last time she had tap danced was 37 years ago and she soon left viewers, as well as the judges Elaine Paige, Samantha Barks and Trevor Dion Nicholas, amazed.Taking to Twitter, one person said: "Michaela.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty looked worlds away from her character Whitney Dean on Sunday as she unveiled a new blonde hair transformation.The actress, 30, took to Instagram to show off her Britney Spears inspired makeover where she wore a costume from the pop star's hit music video Toxic. Posting a collection of selfies, the actress donned blonde hair with long extensions, piercing blue eye shadow and a cabin crew costume complete with matching hat.

Christmas in Albert Square is never smooth sailing, and this year is unlikely to be any different after the explosive new teaser for the EastEnders Christmas day special hinted at what's to come.The trailer reveals Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) threatening to expose Gray Atkins (Toby Alexander-Smith) as a murderer ahead of his wedding to Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams).Talking to Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Deol) about the revelation, Whitney insists that she’s even willing to ruin the big day if it means

EastEnders actress Maisie Smith has opened up about filming her last scenes for the BBC soap ahead of her on-screen exit as Tiffany, confessing she ‘cried the whole way through.’ Revealing that she majorly struggled to hold in her emotions when faced with saying goodbye to her co-stars, Maisie explained she couldn’t help but let the emotion seep into the scenes.The Strictly finalist, who has starred on the show from 2008 since she was just eight years old, recalled one particularly emotional

A double wedding in soapland can only mean one thing... trouble! As Denise Fox (played by Diane Parish) prepares to wed Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) hopes to tie the knot with Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith), you can bet road to the altar won't be smooth.The latest EastEnders spoiler has revealed that Christmas will see Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) uncover the terrifying truth about Gray.

EastEnders’Maisie Smith and Shona McGarty have taken to TikTok to showcase their red hot dance moves. Maisie shared the video to celebrate her friend and EastEnders co-star Shona McGarty’s birthday.

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty shared a heartfelt thanks to all her fans as she celebrated the next chapter of her life after turning 30.The soap star, who turned 30 on Thursday 14 October, shared her gratitude as she sweetly gushed over her 97K followers in an Instagram post. Shona, who plays Whitney Dean on the BBC One soap, was rocking her signature fiery red locks in bouncy waves as she spoke to the camera from her kitchen.

Shona McGarty has teased that her character Whitney Dean could be "in danger" in upcoming episodes of EastEnders.The 29 year old, who plays Whitney on the BBC One soap, dropped a huge hint over Whitney's upcoming storyline with murderer Gray Atkins.

Shona McGarty, 29, joined the London-based soap EastEnders in 2008 coming to play the role of Whitney Dean. Not only has her character gone through some rough times, she has also faced some challenges in her real life.

EastEnders fans think they've uncovered the big reveal behind who Whitney ran over in her car after the soap appeared to accidentally name the victim. In Tuesday's episode, grieving Whitney got behind the wheel of Gray Atkins' (Toby-Alexander Smith) car and decided to take her revenge on the Mitchell's, who she is convinced are behind her boyfriend Kush Kazemi's (Davood Ghadami) death.

As she competes on Strictly Come Dancing's live final, Maisie Smith was left in tears after being surprised with a sweet video message from EastEnders co-star Shona McGarty.The actress, who was complimented by Khloe Kardashian, had completed her second dance and was shown a message from Shona while speaking to Claudia Winkleman. In the clip, Shona, 29, said: "Maisie moo, it's Shona here, your big on-screen sister.

It’s a big week for EastEnders fans. Not only are the Albert Square residents preparing to say goodbye to tragic Chantelle, but Whitney’s court hearing also commences.The two events take place on the same day, leaving a guilty Gray with a conundrum.

Shona McGarty has made an impact playing Whitney Dean on EastEnders ever since she arrived in 2008.The actress has been involved in some tough storylines over the past 12 years from dealing with sexual abuse, her fractured family life and her failed relationships not to mention falling in love with Danny Dyer's character and her onscreen father-in-law Mick Carter.

EastEnders actor Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney Dean in the BBC One soap, has spoken about her personal struggles with anxiety, as the number of deaths in the UK from coronavirus continues to climb. She said: "It’s a very sad, uncertain, and frightening time for everyone at the moment.