Who is leaving EastEnders in 2018? From Michelle Fowler to Vincent Hubbard, the characters departing the soap this year
There's going to be some changes in Albert Square as much loved characters leave Walford
Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood)
Vincent Hubbard made his EastEnders debut in 2015 as a police informant.
In March 2018 it was announced that he would leave the soap.
Actor Richard Blackwood said: "I have loved every minute of my time at EastEnders and although I will be sad to say goodbye, after three years it feels the right time to leave,"
Vincent has recently been involved in a storyline with gangster Aidan Maguire and his heist scheme.
His final scenes will air in May.
Joyce Murray (Maggie Steed)
Joyce Murray is played by Maggie Steed and has been on EastEnders since 2017.
The character is set to depart from the soap after dying in her sleep.
A BBC source said: “Joyce’s time on the Square has been a brief one and, after her death, Ted will come out of his shell a bit and viewers will see more of him.
Joyce's death will also mark the arrival of her daughter Judith played by Emma Fielding.
Michelle Fowler (Jenna Russell)
Michelle Fowler was one of the original EastEnders characters.
She has been played by two actresses - Susan Tully (1985-1995) and Jenna Russell (2016-2018)
Speaking to Digital Spy EastEnders reps said: "Jenna is a terrific actress who has loved her time on the show playing Michelle and it was a mutual decision to write the character out."
Woody Woodward (Lee Ryan)
Harry "Woody" Woodward made his Albert Square debut in April 2017.
It has been confirmed that his contract will not be renewed when his current storylines end this spring.
Woody left Walford briefly last November after abandoning his fiancée Whitney Carter.
Actor Lee Ryan told The Sun “I cannot express enough gratitude to EastEnders for the opportunity they have given me. I’ve had a great time and loved every minute of it and I’m looking forward to my future projects.”
Mick Carter? (Danny Dyer)
Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer, arrived on EastEnders in 2013.
Soap bosses have not yet been confirmed if he is leaving EastEnders.
However rumours have been circulating that he will depart when his current contract ends.
In March 2018 the dramatic heist storyline came to a head when Mick faced off with Aidan Maguire in the Queen Vic.
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Shakil Kazemi? (Shaheen Jafargholi)
Shakil "Shaki" Kazemi has been in EastEnders since May 2016.
It was recently revealed that the character is to be the victim of a brutal stabbing.
However it has not yet been confirmed if the storyline will mark the end for Shakil.
A show insider said: "No firm decisions have been made but it's highly possible Shakil's attack could be a big part of his exit storyline."
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