EASTENDERS has aired an emotional exit for Ruby Allen just six months after she returned to the show.
The mum – who is played by actress Louisa Lytton in the BBC soap – decided to leave after boyfriend Martin Fowler’s tragic death.
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In emotional scenes after she was blamed for Martin’s stall being set on fire, Ruby decided to leave Walford for good.
Visiting Martin’s grave for a last goodbye, Ruby prepared to disappear having sold the fruit and veg stall back to Ian.
But as she went to leave Stacey arrived and asked her to stay.
Declining, Ruby told her to let people blame her for Martin’s stall and let Lily get away with it.
Ruby handed over a plaque she’d had made paying tribute to Martin so he wouldn’t be forgotten and she asked Stacey to make sure it was put up somewhere in the Square.
“Goodbye Stacey Slater,” she said. “I’m going to miss you.”
With that she walked out of Walford forever with son Roman.
Actress Louisa told The Sun last week that she has left the soap after her comeback last year.
Speaking to The Sun, she confirmed her stint is now over – but is hoping for a return in future.
“I left EastEnders a couple of weeks ago,” she said.
Stacey Slater and Ruby Allen’s fued over Martin Fowler, Eastenders
“I was only back for six months, to tie in with the 40th and Martin’s exit.
“It’s always good to come and go and I never see it as a big thing when I leave because I can be back again!
“It’s all been left open.”
Louisa was speaking at an event to launch the Pinner Telephone Kiosk Library and careers hub in Middlesex.
She first appeared on the soap in 2005 as the daughter of feared gangster Johnny Allen.
The actress stayed for a year before Johnny was killed off, leaving Ruby with his vast fortune and criminal enterprise.
She returned in 2018 having run into ex best pal Stacey Slater, and quickly re-establishing herself in Walford.
EastEnders’ 40th anniversary cameos so far
With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford’s past. But who have we had so far?
Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Ricky Groves – Groves returned as Garry Hobbs, a character who has not been seen since 2009.
Cliff Parisi – Parisi returned as Minty Peterson, a character who was last seen on the square in 2010.
Ross Kemp – Kemp has returned to play Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the EastEnders 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
In 2021, Ruby left after being framed for a drugs crime and went to prison pregnant with Martin Fowler’s son.
It was only late last year that Martin discovered he had a son after Sharon Watts discovered the truth.
