ACTRESS Charlie Brooks is leaving EastEnders once more — following fellow huge title Danny Dyer out of Albert Sq..
She has determined to go on the finish of her contract — 18 months after her dramatic return as Janine Butcher.
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Charlie, 41, who has performed the cleaning soap villain on and off since 1999, will movie her explosive exit this yr.
Her remaining scenes are anticipated to air over the New 12 months interval.
Talking solely to The Solar on Sunday, Charlie mentioned: “I used to be solely ever due again to EastEnders for a yr, however when [exec producer] Chris Clenshaw introduced me along with his concept for the story, I couldn’t say no to staying a little bit longer.
“I’ve had a tremendous time, as I all the time do once I return.
“However as all the time with Janine, she in all probability shouldn’t outstay her welcome — for everybody’s sake.”
Bosses have pulled out all of the stops to ensure Janine’s exit is a corker.
They’re even bringing again on-screen brother Ricky — 50-year-old Sid Owen — for the storyline. He was final seen in Albert Sq. ten years in the past.
A supply mentioned: “Bosses are staying tight-lipped about her dramatic exit, however large tales are deliberate for the remainder of the yr and for 2023.”
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This week, viewers noticed Janine uncover she is pregnant by Mick Carter, performed by Dyer, 45, who can also be leaving this yr.
It got here simply as his estranged spouse Linda — performed by Kellie Vivid, 46 — declared her love for the Queen Vic landlord.
And so as to add to the drama, Mick and Linda do not know scheming Janine crashed her automotive and positioned an unconscious Linda within the driver’s seat earlier than fleeing the scene, leaving her to take the blame.
Linda was left in a coma and was prosecuted for drink-driving.
Our supply added: “There’s so much to play out earlier than Charlie’s huge exit.
Everyone knows what Janine is able to, so viewers can count on plenty of drama.”
Charlie first appeared in Albert Sq. as Janine — daughter of Frank Butcher, performed by the late Mike Reid — again in 1999.
Janine famously killed husband Barry Evans, performed by Shaun Williamson, 56, in 2004 by pushing him off a cliff.
Charlie gained I’m A Celeb in 2012, and was in Channel 5 drama Lie With Me.
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