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EastEnders cast updates: Kacey Ainsworth denies return as major exits confirmed
Actress Kacey Ainsworth has dismissed rumors regarding her return to the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Addressing speculation on social media, Ainsworth labeled reports of her appearing for the character Zoe Slater’s funeral as ‘fake news’, stating she has had no such conversations with production.
The show is also undergoing significant cast changes. Kellie Bright, who has played Linda Carter for 13 years, has confirmed her departure. Additionally, Charlie Suff is leaving the series, which will result in the exit of the character Johnny Carter, signaling the end of the Carter family's presence on the show.
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BBC · Charlie Suff · EastEnders · Kacey Ainsworth · Kellie Bright
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Charlie Suff will be leaving the show, marking the departure of the character Johnny Carter. www.entertainmentdaily.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kellie Bright is leaving EastEnders after playing the character Linda Carter for 13 years. www.entertainmentdaily.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kacey Ainsworth denied rumors that she is returning to EastEnders to attend a funeral for the character Zoe Slater. www.newhamrecorder.co.uk