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EastEnders icon Lacey Turner, best known for her role as Stacey Slater, is set to leave the popular BBC One soap later this year. However, fans can take comfort in knowing that this is not a permanent goodbye, as show bosses are already planning her return.
The beloved actress, who has been a key figure in the show’s most dramatic storylines, has decided to take some time off to focus on life beyond Albert Square. Speaking to The Sun, Lacey said, "It’s time for myself and Stacey to take a rest, and who knows what Stacey will get up to in her time away? Knowing Stacey, it will never be boring."
A source close to the show revealed that Lacey made her decision to step away last year. "She’s had a busy year both on and off screen, so it feels like a good time to give Stacey a rest," the insider explained. "Lacey loves EastEnders, and it’s no secret how much EastEnders loves Lacey. So, it’s not a question of if she will be back, but when."
An EastEnders spokesperson also confirmed the news, stating, "We can confirm that Lacey will be off-screen later this year, but there is plenty of drama to come for Stacey beforehand. We look forward to planning her return when Lacey decides the time is right."
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Lacey Turner has been a fan favourite on EastEnders for years, known for her powerful performances in storylines covering a range of dramatic topics, from family struggles to gripping secrets. She even returned just weeks after giving birth to participate in the live episode featuring Martin Fowler’s exit scenes.
As her character Stacey Slater prepares to step away from Walford, fans can expect plenty of explosive drama in the lead-up to her departure. And with her inevitable return already on the cards, it seems this is far from the end of Stacey’s story.
