BBC EastEnders Whitney heartbreaking exit ‘rumbled’ as Ashton twist ‘confirmed’

EastEnders Whitney Dean will leave Albert Square with Ashton in tow and it looks like it’s less than likely.

Whitney was over the moon when she along with Zack became foster parents. However, things didn’t go to plan when Ashton failed to adjust to his new life due to past trauma which led Ashton to be moved to an entirely different family, leaving Whitney heartbroken.

But with Whitney’s exit from Albert Square looming, AI has appeared to provide insight into how she will leave. When asked if Whitney will make a dramatic exit with Ashton, AI said: “No, Whitney Dean will not leave Eastenders with Ashton. In fact, Ashton will leave Whitney and Zack’s care and move to a new foster home.”

AI has shared how Whitney Dean will leave EastEnders (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

“It is possible that she could leave Walford to start a new life elsewhere.. So, while Whitney and Ashton’s paths will diverge, Whitney’s own story in Eastenders is still to be concluded. We’ll have to wait and see what the future holds for her.”

Her final scenes will air next year. Shona has been part of the BBC soap for 15 years, playing out many dramatic storylines including sexual abuse, murder and the death of her daughter Peach.

She described leaving the show as not ‘an easy decision’. She told Inside Soap: “It wasn’t an easy decision because I’ve made so many friends. I’ve seen people come and go, and meanwhile, Whitney has been one of the longest-standing characters.

“I’ve had so much fun and done so many storylines, some of which have been sensitive, and I’ve been honoured to be trusted with such heavy stuff year after year.” She added: “So I’m going to be sad to say goodbye to my friends and family, but it was the right decision for me as I want to do other things.”

Shona was recently potted getting cosy with a former co-star as rumours swirl about her being engaged to her Irish singer beau. Shona, famous for playing Whitney Dean in the BBC soap, was seen in a warm embrace with Harry Reid, who used to be on EastEnders. They’re both acting in a pantomime called Beauty and the Beast at Dartford’s Orchard Theatre, where Shona is Belle and Harry plays Silly Billy.

Harry, known for his role as Ben Mitchell from 2014 to 2018, posted a photo with Shona at the theatre. David Bracken, a Irish musician Shona’s been dating since September, left a comment saying: “I remember taking that. Love ye”. Shona and her singer boyfriend have been together for a few months. However, fans are speculating that they might be engaged after Shona was seen wearing an engagement ring.

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm