EastEnders exit story confirmed for two characters in early BBC iPlayer release
Two EastEnders characters are set to leave Albert Square behind after being gifted an opportunity in recent scenes.
Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) made the difficult decision to sell the Queen Vic in recent weeks, and tonight the sale was finalised.
Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) was determined to get her hands on the local boozer, and things were looking promising when Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) offered her the money from Martin Fowler's life insurance.
However, Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) also had his sights set on the pub, not to mention local developers who were interested in demolishing the building.
By the time the auction began, Stacey had changed her mind about the money, having been told by Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) that Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) desperately needed to pay people off.
With Kat out of the running, the auction continued, though Mo and Jean Slater (Laila Morse and Gillian Wright) did everything they could to delay proceedings.
Meanwhile, having been talked round by Jean, Stacey paid Kat a visit and revealed that she was giving her the money after all.
As Kat and Stacey raced across the Square to the Vic, the auction attendees flooded out, after Jean set off the fire alarm in a bid to prevent a developer from buying the pub.
Having learnt that Kat was back on board, Linda decided to pull out of the auction altogether, instead accepting Kat's offer. More Trending
With the future of the Queen Vic secured, and Kat having agreed to a house swap, Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) suggested that Linda and Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) take some time away from Walford.
It didn't take long to persuade them to accept the cruise, much to the disappointment of Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy), who believed she was taking the holiday.
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By the time they get back, will their living situation be sorted, or is there more drama ahead?
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