EASTENDERS star Molly Rainford is leaving the show after two years as new boss Ben Wadey makes sweeping changes.
The actress plays Queen Vic barmaid Anna Knight and arrived in 2023 as part of the new family taking over the iconic boozer.
But just two years later discussions with bosses led to Strictly star Molly deciding to leave the show to pursue new opportunities.
A source said: “New boss Ben Wadey is making sweeping changes on the show and his decision coincided with Mollie deciding she wanted to pursue other challenges.
“She’s hugely talented and wants to spread her wings and see what else is out there for her.”;
The BBC have confirmed Molly’s exit saying: “We can confirm that will be leaving later this year, and we wish her all the best for the future.”;
An insider added: “Molly came into the show two years ago, and in that time has been trusted with some great storylines.
“It’s just so happened that when Molly was considering other options in her career, a meeting was held to discuss the future of the character, and both parties were in mutual agreement that it was the right time for Anna Knight to wave goodbye to Walford.”;
Molly found fame aged 11 on Britain’s Got Talent before becoming a TV presenter and actress on CBBC.
In 2022 she was the runner up on , losing out to wildlife cameraman .
Molly is the fourth star to leave under Ben Wadey’s new tenure.
Bernie Winter star was left upset by her .
And her on-screen cousin, alongside her next month.
has also mutually as Freddie Slater after three years.
