Kellie Bright to Leave EastEnders After 13 Years as Linda Carter

Kellie Bright, who has portrayed Linda Carter on EastEnders since 2013, is preparing to depart from the series. She joined the cast with Danny Dyer, who plays her on-screen husband, Mick Carter. Bright's role has been pivotal in significant plots involving murder, sexual assault, and alcoholism. Although she made the decision to leave over a year ago, she remained for an "exciting storyline." The BBC assures viewers of "unmissable drama" leading up to her departure. Executive producer Ben Wadey commended her as "the beating heart of EastEnders." Key story arcs include Linda's 2014 rape by Dean Wicks and Mick's 2022 disappearance. Bright looks forward to family time while missing her co-stars. She previously appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2015 and featured in Ali G Indahouse (2002) and Kinky Boots (2005).