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


EastEnders star Shona McGarty leaves the soap on Thursday, with fan favourite Whitney Dean bidding farewell to Albert Square for good - and revealing exactly why she's heading off

It'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. 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. Read MoreRelated Articles Lidl's new leopard print kitchenware range goes viral as shoppers call design 'The Kat Slater of kettles'

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