You may have read reports regarding EastEnders' actress Samantha Womack quitting the show... if you haven't, you may have heard about it!
The fabulous Sam, who plays troubled Ronnie Mitchell, has been a major part of the show's success and her departure later this year has been planned with the producers for several months.
So, there is no truth in the recent reports that she is quitting over her current storyline, but it does allow for her character's exit, so she will be taking a break.
John Yorke, Controller of BBC Drama, says of her leaving: "Sam is a much-loved member of the cast, who has consistently given truthful and brilliant performances as Ronnie Branning. When she leaves at the end of this storyline, she'll be missed; and the door will be open for her return."
And so say all of us! Sam will be sooooo missed when she goes, but let's hope she has a fantastic break later this year.
