Emotions ran high on EastEnders as it aired the somber send-off to a young Walford resident. In the new episode, Ashton bid farewell to his foster parents, Whitney and Zack, ahead of another departure. As revealed earlier, Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney Dean, would leave the soap soon. Her character had been a mainstay in the Square for fifteen years. However, fans are speculating that Whitney’s exit is not looking good. Keep reading to know more about what unfolded in the latest drop.
Ashton Bids Farewell to His Foster Parents
The latest EastEnders episode saw Ashton saying goodbye to his foster parents, Whitney Dean and Zack Hudson. Both of them were over the moon upon the arrival of Ashton, but things didn’t go well. As Ashton failed to adjust due to past trauma, the couple had to let him go to a new home. Despite being aware of their brief time with Ashton, the couple suffered a blow to their heart. So, when the time came to say goodbye, Zack and Whitney hugged little Ashton as tightly as they could.
Meanwhile, the couple had also been left reeling by Whitney’s pregnancy news. Her character had suffered a miscarriage last year, followed by the death of their daughter, Peach. It is quite apparent that Whitney is currently riding the emotional highs and lows on EastEnders. With her exit just around the corner, fans now speculate that her character might meet a tragic end. Soap boss Chris Clenshaw previously teased about Whitney’s pregnancy ahead of Shona’s big exit. He had also promised a big storyline for an iconic character like Whitney.
Shona’s New Ventures Beyond EastEnders
The latest update reveals Shona McGarty is currently acting in a pantomime at Dartford’s Orchard Theatre. She shares the stage with former EastEnders actor Harry Reid (Ben Mitchell). Shona is Belle, and Harry plays Silly Billy in the Beauty and the Beast production. Harry posted a photo with Shona at the theatre.
However, Shona had to withdraw from the production. Updating her fans, she shared her experience of the worst cold and flu coupled with a really sore throat! The actress also said she won’t perform for a few days because of her sick condition.
Shona is gearing up to leave the soap after portraying Whitney Dean for 15 long years. Could a tragic death be in store for Whitney following Shona’s big exit? The iconic character only deserves to wrap up with a flourish, nothing less!
