EastEnders Confirm Departure of Female Character

The character is set to depart our screens in the summer

EastEnders, BBC One

After four years in Albert Square, Donna Yates actor Lisa Hammond is set to leave EastEnders. Unlike many sudden departures announced recently, Donna will be on our screens well into the summer.


Speaking to the Metro newspaper, Lisa said: "It's been so great to play Donna for the past four years,"

"I've made lifelong friends at EastEnders and will really miss all of the brilliant cast and crew who have always been a pleasure to work with!" When asked about the future, Lisa said; "I look forward to what the future brings."

BBC One

EastEnders have released a statement saying Lisa was "a fantastic addition to the cast". "We can confirm Lisa will be leaving EastEnders in the coming months,"

"We wish [Lisa] all the very best for the future."


Digital Spy have also revealed that an EastEnders spokesperson confirms that the decision to leave the soap was Lisa's.

EastEnders airs weeknights on BBC One.


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