BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Oct 28 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 28 2025 Has Letitia Dean left EastEnders for good? Fans fear permanent exit as Sharon flees the country Sharon didn't take Zoe's news well Letitia Dean Sharon Watts Share By Joel Harley Oct 28 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 28 2025 Sharon Watts announced her latest departure from Walford tonight (Tuesday, October 28), in the wake of Zoe Slater’s latest bombshell – but has actress Letitia Dean left EastEnders for good? Sharon returned to Walford last month, after visiting sister Michelle in America. Much had happened during Sharon’s absence – including the return of Zoe Slater, who she’d not seen since the death of her father, Den Watts. Sharon was stunned to learn that Zoe had given birth to Dennis’s twins during her time away from Albert Square – and was now trying to track down her son. Sharon agreed to help Zoe track down Dennis’s son, unaware that Zoe was lying. Vicki broke the news to Sharon (Credit: BBC) Sharon announces Walford exit as Zoe bombshell drops As tonight’s episode began, Sharon’s friends and family were reeling from the news of Zoe’s baby con. Returning home, Vicki called Sharon (who’d been visiting granddaughter Alyssa, in search of a bit of Dennis DNA). Sharon was devastated to learn that Zoe had lied to her, and opted not to return to Walford. Instead, she, she’s setting sail for Florida again, and back to sister Michelle. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “She won’t come back,” Vicki said with an air of finality. “I seriously think this has tipped her over the edge.” But has Letitia Dean left EastEnders on a permanent basis? Sharon returned to Walford in September (Credit: BBC) Has Letitia Dean left EastEnders for good? Fears grow at Sharon’s latest exit As these scenes streamed on iPlayer today, viewers registered their alarm at Sharon’s latest departure. And some fretted that this may be the start of an off-screen exit for her and star Letitia Dean. “I wonder if this will turn into a ‘forever’ exit for Sharon,” wrote one fan on Reddit. “I was definitely getting that impression,” responded another. “Yeah I have a feeling it’s gonna turn into a Shirley thing where the actress actually decides they don’t want to come back at all,” a third speculated. Said a fourth: “Sharon’s not coming back.” It’s important to note that neither the soap nor Letitia Dean have announced whether Sharon is leaving the soap. Letitia took a temporary break from filming earlier this year, returning in September to learn about Zoe’s baby ‘news.’ Will Sharon be back? 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 Oct 28 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 28 2025
