Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
More than 7m people watched the episode which prompted dozens of complaints. The sexual assualt led to long-running story arc about family conflict and trauma. Image caption, Linda Carter was the landlady of Walford's pub for around a decadeIn 2022, Linda Carter's husband vanished into the sea trying to save Janine Butcher.
- ▪More than 7m people watched the episode which prompted dozens of complaints.
- ▪The sexual assualt led to long-running story arc about family conflict and trauma.
- ▪Image caption, Linda Carter was the landlady of Walford's pub for around a decadeIn 2022, Linda Carter's husband vanished into the sea trying to save Janine Butcher.
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Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 yearsImage source, BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarronImage caption, The Carters joined EastEnders in 2013ByVictoria BourneBBC NewsPublished11 minutes agoEastEnders star Kellie Bright is to leave the soap after playing one of its key characters, Linda Carter, for 13 years.She arrived in Albert Square with on-screen husband Mick, portrayed by Danny Dyer, when they became the new owners of the Queen Vic pub.Carter's matriarch character has been central to major storylines including plots about murder, sexual assault and alcoholism.Bright said she made the "tough decision" to leave more than a year ago but "happily" agreed to stay on to be part of an "exciting storyline".The BBC has promised "unmissable drama" before her on-screen exit, which is said to…
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