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EastEnders Shake-Up: Lacey Turner's Exit and Christmas Comeback!

10/6/2025

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Lacey Turner confirms a temporary EastEnders exit to focus on her personal life, with an imminent return promised.
Sam Mitchell, portrayed by Kim Medcalf, may return for the 2025 Christmas special, fueling fan excitement after drone footage surfaced.
Upcoming episodes spotlight Callum's relationship struggles, Joel's violent conduct, Kojo's collapse, and Suki/Eve's adoption tensions, with a misogyny storyline sparking discussions.

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Story summary

Lacey Turner confirms a temporary EastEnders exit to focus on her personal life, with an imminent return promised.
Sam Mitchell, portrayed by Kim Medcalf, may return for the 2025 Christmas special, fueling fan excitement after drone footage surfaced.
Upcoming episodes spotlight Callum's relationship struggles, Joel's violent conduct, Kojo's collapse, and Suki/Eve's adoption tensions, with a misogyny storyline sparking discussions.