Two EastEnders stars have been axed from the BBC show after eight years amid a massive overhaul.

Bernie Taylor and her cousin Felix Baker will be leaving Albert Square nearly a decade on from their "controversial" debut.

It was revealed earlier this year that actors Clair Norris and Matthew James Morrison would be leaving the programme because of major changes being made by new boss Ben Wadey.

According to The Metro, Claire said of the pair's exit: "It’s exciting. It’s an exciting time. Also very dramatic. You’ll have to stay tuned."

BBC viewers recently discovered that Bernie has been stealing from the Panesar family........

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