BBC Share By Joel Harley Nov 28 2025 By Joel Harley Nov 28 2025 EastEnders star Jaden Ladega sparks exit fears after cryptic social media post Goodbye Denzel? Denzel Danes Howie Danes Share By Joel Harley Nov 28 2025 By Joel Harley Nov 28 2025 EastEnders star Jaden Ladega, who plays Denzel Danes on the soap, has sparked fears that he could be leaving the soap. This came as he posted an emotional story to his Instagram account yesterday, teasing big things to come for the character. The tone had some fans wondering whether he might be on the way out of the door – especially given how dad Howie has been behaving in recent months. Is Denzel leaving EastEnders? Is Denzel leaving EastEnders? (Credit: BBC) Jaden Ladega sparks fan fears that Denzel is leaving EastEnders In a post shared to his Instagram account, Jaden posed outside Walford tube station. The caption read: “will always be very grateful for this moment in my life keep watching especially next week.” He then signed off with eyeball emojis followed by an exhale and a red heart. To some, these words read as if Jaden had one foot out of the door already. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “Hmm how do we take this. Is Denzel on his way out? Would be sad to see him go in all honesty,” wrote one fan on X. “Wouldn’t be surprised if Denzel leaves, especially if Howie goes, which it looks like they’re building towards an exit for,” wrote another, in a thread on DigitalSpy. A third agreed: “Denzel has been severely underused this this year. Makes sense though if Howie is leaving.” “I think it’s a shame if Denzel is leaving. I like him and think he has a lot of potential,” said a fourth. However, it’s important to note that neither EastEnders nor Jaden have said – or even really hinted – that Denzel is leaving the soap. Tensions boil over between Howie and Anthony (Credit: BBC) Anthony grows suspicious following Howie theft In last night’s episode (airing Thursday, November 27), Howie took desperate action after Kim slipped up. Losing her sponsors after accidentally offending her fanbase, it looked as though Kim’s career as the Kimfluencer had hit the skids. Later, as he completed his rounds, Howie found himself handling an expensive-looking package intended for Penny. Realising that it had come from a swanky jewellers, he pocketed the item. He finds himself in a sticky situation next week, when Patrick assumes that he’s going to propose to Kim. After speaking to Alfie, Howie decides to follow through – and proposes to Kim at the Christmas lights switch-on. Meanwhile, Anthony grows suspicious and decides to find out what Howie is hiding. He’s successful in getting the dirt he needs, but Howie turns the tables when he discovers some juicy gossip about Anthony himself. At the engagement party, things boil over, risking everything. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Nov 28 2025 By Joel Harley Nov 28 2025 Previous Story Next Story
