Linda’s walking away from the pub.
This week on EastEnders, Linda Knight made a shock decision to put The Queen Vic up for sale and move on – sparking speculation among viewers about whether actress Kellie Bright is preparing to exit the soap.
Linda faced a challenging few days as she struggled to hold things together, while her mum Elaine’s erratic behaviour continued following the breakdown of her marriage. Tensions ran high as Elaine clashed with George, and Linda made a string of impulsive choices – including giving Priya £5,000 last week and allowing Denzel and the teens access to a jug of spiked punch this week.
By week’s end, Linda appeared ready to walk away from it all. But her decision wasn’t solely down to Elaine – the ongoing pressure of managing the pub while living as a recovering alcoholic had clearly become overwhelming. On top of that, The Vic holds dark memories of Dean and heartache linked to her late husband Mick.
With everything weighing on her, it’s no surprise Linda feels it’s time to step away – even if Elaine shows little understanding of how she’s feeling.
So what lies ahead for Linda beyond The Vic? And is Kellie Bright set to depart from EastEnders?
EastEnders viewers fear Linda’s exit from Walford after Queen Vic shocker
Following Thursday night’s dramatic episode, concerned fans took to social media to react to Linda’s big decision – with many questioning whether this signals the end of her time in Albert Square as well as at The Vic.
“Is Linda actually leaving the show?” one viewer asked on X.
Another posted anxiously, “Why are people saying Kellie Bright might be leaving?! Please stop!”
“So… is Linda leaving EastEnders?” wondered a third fan.
“My timeline is filled with people saying Kellie’s leaving, and honestly, I can’t deal with that,” a fourth added, clearly distressed.
Is Kellie Bright saying goodbye to EastEnders?
As of now, neither the BBC nor Kellie Bright herself has confirmed any plans for her departure from the show. In fact, upcoming EastEnders spoilers suggest more drama ahead, as tensions between Linda and Elaine remain high—until Elaine suddenly collapses.
Although she brushes it off as a panic attack, she later collapses again while alone behind the bar, raising new concerns. So, what’s really going on with Elaine?
Regardless of what happens next for Elaine, Linda leaving The Vic doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll be leaving Walford for good. She still has a stake in Fox & Hair and a strong circle of friends in Albert Square. Glamorous as ever, Linda might even start her own venture outside the pub—giving her plenty of reasons to stay close by.
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