An EastEnders star has 'given away' they'll be leaving the popular BBC soap soon, according to fans of the show.

The programme will be airing some special episodes as part of its 40th anniversary, including a live one on Thursday, February 20.

Part of the storyline will see the famous Queen Vic pub go up in flames, according to promotional material.

In the build-up to all of this EastEnders fans have shared that they think one character will be leaving the show around then.

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Be ready to say........

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