Eastenders
The situation could have been made a little clearer.
'The show does go through rollercoasters... at the moment this is a transition period.'
There will be plenty of drama before the leave, though.
He's also feeling the pressure of living up to fellow soap stars on the show.
The actor described it as a fitting end for his character.
It's been one hell of a week in Walford.
But Jane Beale isn't out of the woods yet either.
The news has been met with a mixed reaction from fans.
Get your predictions in now.
About Eastenders
Having launched in 1985, 'EastEnders' remains one of the most popular soaps on TV, alongside rivals 'Coronation Street', 'Emmerdale' and 'Hollyoaks'. Over the years, the show has introduced us to characters such as Dot Branning, Phil and Grant Mitchell, Mick Carter, Ian Beale, Sharon Watts, Stacey Slater, Kat and Alfie Moon, Pat Butcher and, of course, Peggy Mitchell, who was killed off in an emotional suicide storyline in 2016. It focuses on the lives, loves and loses of the residents of Albert Square in the fictional London district of Walford, which is also home to the iconic Queen Victoria pub. Among the present cast are Danny Dyer, Shane Richie, Jessie Wallace, Kellie Bright, Jake Wood, Jacqueline Jossa, June Brown, Lacey Turner and Richard Blackwood. On this page you will find all the latest 'EastEnders' news, spoilers, storyline details, casting announcements and pictures from your favourite soap.