EastEnders could be waving goodbye to another character, hinted at by a cast member’s revealing comment. Hot on the heels of this week’s dramatic double demise, speculation among fans about a possible triple departure has been rife – especially following a telling social media interaction between two EastEnders actors.
It’s looking increasingly likely Ruby Allen might depart the streets of Walford permanently after the tragic loss of her partner Martin Fowler in the live episode. Having just made a return and revealing the secret birth of Martin’s son Roman, Ruby was back in Martin’s life.
Though they rekindled their romance, it was evident his heart lay elsewhere— with former flame Stacey Slater.
In the last moments before succumbing to the disaster at The Queen Vic, Martin’s affections and intentions became clear; he declared his love for Stacey, even proposing and expressing his wish to leave Ruby. However, his life was cut short tragically, reports the Mirror.
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Outside the pub, Ruby was engulfed by sorrow upon understanding Martin had perished, while inside, Stacey’s anguished cries echoed throughout the Square.
Amidst speculation that Ruby would take her son Roman and exit Walford, an Instagram post by Louisa Lytton, who portrays Ruby, has fans convinced her departure is imminent. Sharing throwback photos with various colleagues, one particular exchange stood out.
Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown, left a conspicuous message under her post: “You miss me don’t you.”
With Jamie showing no signs of exiting the beloved soap, whispers are growing whether Louisa might be stepping away from her role. Amidst this speculation, there’s talk of departures galore with Lacey Turner, who portrays Stacey, soon to take maternity leave despite just returning for the live episode.
Could this signify that Stacey, Ruby, and Roman might all be heading for the exit?
Dedicated viewers have been theorising over Ruby’s fate, particularly since Martin’s dramatic farewell from the show. On social media, one watcher speculated: “Ruby will leave.”
Another fan suggested that Ruby’s departure would be rooted in a realisation about Martin, commenting: “Ruby will probably leave as she knows that Martin had chosen Stacey,” while a third added: “It would make sense for Ruby to leave alone with Roman.”
Earlier predictions from some corners of the fandom flagged a potential grim outcome for Ruby even before Martin’s storyline concluded. Significant indicators, such as the poignant timing with the show celebrating its ‘Ruby’ anniversary, led many to believe it was Ruby whose time was up.
