We're still trying to get over the planned departure of the Mitchell sisters from Eastenders by the end of the year, and it turns out we're not the only people questioning the decision.
The queen has spoken.
New EastEnders boss Sean O’Connor made the controversial decision to axe two of the soap’s biggest characters–Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell – earlier this year. The Mitchell sisters, who have both been in the soap over ten years, will be involved in a huge storyline set to kick off at the end of this year.
When the story broke, some people applauded Sean for the brave move to keep EastEnders thrilling, fresh and exciting but others were not so pleased – including EastEnders LEGEND Barbara Windsor, who bid farewell to her iconic character Peggy Mitchell earlier this year.
When questioned about her thoughts on Ronnie and Roxy’s exit, Babs told The Sun: "It wasn’t the girl’s choice. It’s the new producer’s decision.
"I’m sure he’ll be good for the show, but that is a mistake. When I heard I was shocked."
Wow.
These comments came shortly after actress Samantha Womack, who plays Ronnie, recently revealed that she is ‘heartbroken’ over the axing.
Quoting a lovely video a fan made her, Ronnie wrote on Twitter:
“10 years of ll Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell. My heart is breaking watching this ”
Upon hearing her Auntie Peggy’s thoughts, Sam also tweeted: “Feeling loved and supported by my Auntie P. Love her forever. [sic]”
After sources leaked Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell’s big EastEnders exit to the press, the folks at EastEnders are said to be filming multiple exits for the infamous sisters to keep impending storylines a secret from viewers.
A spokesperson for EastEnders told Metro: “We know how much our audience hate to have future storylines spoilt, so we do not comment on speculative stories.
However, knowing there’s huge excitement about the departure of the iconic Mitchell sisters, to keep this plot under wraps we are filming various different endings.”
“We want this to be one of those moments that the audience only get to see when they switch on. Even the cast do not know exactly which ending will be broadcast.”
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