Is Amy leaving EastEnders for good? Everything you need to know as she starts a new life in Norfolk
Amy has left Walford and taken a huge secret with her...
Amy Mitchell made her exit from EastEnders today after a harrowing ordeal at the hands of predator Craig Ingram.
But as she heads off with a huge secret, fans have been left wondering if Amy is leaving EastEnders for good and when she will be back.
Here’s everything you need to know about Amy’s exit and whether actress Ellie Dadd is coming back…
What happened with Craig?
Amy has had a tough few months after being groomed by Jack’s former police colleague, Craig.
Craig manipulated Amy into believing they had a future together, despite their age gap. He then convinced her to run away with him once he heard that she was set to inherit £100k when she turned 18.
However, as the pressure to escape the country grew, Craig’s true colours were revealed. Amy soon realised he wasn’t the man she thought he was, and she tried to escape.
Things turned nasty as Craig trapped her in the bedsit they were staying in and hit her. When she confronted him, he tried to assault her, and she only escaped by locking herself in the bathroom.
Craig soon knocked the door down, and Amy stopped him in his tracks by hitting him over the head with a candlestick. However, when she realised she had accidentally killed him, she fled the scene.
Amy then returned home to her family, but has kept the secret that she killed Craig to herself.
Is Amy leaving EastEnders?
While Amy has left Walford for now, fans will be pleased to know her exit is temporary.
It has been officially confirmed that her departure is just for a holiday, meaning she will be back to face more Walford drama soon.
Amy has gone to stay with Bianca and Sonia in Norfolk to escape memories of Craig. But will a change of scenery be enough to help her face what happened that fateful night?
When is Amy coming back to EastEnders?
While it hasn’t been revealed exactly when Amy is coming back, we do know that she won’t be gone for long.
The EastEnders winter trailer, which you can watch below, shows Amy back in Albert Square in the run-up to Christmas. In the trailer, she can be seen hugging Denise, who is still bravely battling cancer. She is also seen sitting with Jack in what looks like a police station.
After a few weeks with Sonia, will Amy return and tell her family about what really happened with Craig?
