EastEnders fans sink claws into ‘world’s most boring exit’ as they slam star’s letdown goodbye after ‘weeks of hype’
EASTENDERS fans have sunk their claws into the ‘world’s most boring exit’ as they slammed a star’s letdown goodbye after ‘weeks of hype’.
The BBC soap has been building towards Whitney Dean’s exit for weeks, after actress Shona McGarty confirmed she was leaving the role last year.
Last week, Whitney gave birth to a healthy baby girl with fiance Zack Hudson, who they named Dolly.
And this week, the couple decided to go ahead with their wedding plans, despite Zack having cheated on Whitney with her best friend – and bridesmaid – Lauren Branning.
However, everything started to unravel during Monday’s episode as Britney – the troubled teen Whitney has taken under her wing – revealed during the ceremony that Zack had been unfaithful.
As the betrayal was laid bare in front of the shocked congregation, Whitney hit Lauren with her wedding flowers before dragging her to the ground and raining down blows on her.
After being dragged off she turned on Zack, punching him before tearing into him for what he’d done to them.
Later back at home, she told Zack that they were over and in tonight’s episode, she decided to leave Walford for good with Britney and baby Dolly.
But EastEnders fans who have watched the early release of tonight’s episode are not impressed with how it seems to be concluding.
Despite the wedding day drama, one wrote: “I hope there’s a twist to Whitney leaving because this is the worlds most boring exist watch her just leave in the taco van after all the hype.”
Another added: “The lead up to Whitney’s exit has been awful, EastEnders have ruined her legacy with this Britney storyline. Very lazy & unnecessary.”
A third tweeted: “Whitney is one of the most iconic characters in history and the fact she can’t get a happy ending is a shambles.
“They should have given her a perfect send off. She doesn’t even know that Bianca knew either.”
During Tuesday’s episode, Whitney was clear with Zack on her decision.
She said: “I think you could be an amazing father but I need to be an even better mother. And if I’ve got any self respect, I’ll put my daughters first.
“I don’t trust you anymore. What happens if you come home late, I’ll end up going to a really dark place. I’m not doing that to myself, I’m not.
“I know you think you won’t hurt me again, you think that. You think you won’t cheat on me again but you might.
“And maybe if it was just me, I’d be a mug and I’d take that chance. But it ain’t just me anymore.
“I’ve got to put my girls first, Britney and Dolly. Me and you, we’re over.”
EastEnders facts and figures
THE beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades.
EastEnders follows the lives of the residents of Walford as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles.
Here’s the latest on:
- EastEnders spoilers
- New, leaving and returning cast members
- Where is EastEnders filmed and can you visit the set?
- Inside EastEnders abandoned original set
- The history of EastEnders iconic pub The Queen Victoria
- The biggest ever ‘duff duff’ moments
- Longest serving cast members
- Shocking Albert Square serial killers
- The soap’s most iconic episodes
EastEnders airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.