Viewers took to Twitter in droves to demand that someone rescue the famous soap mainstay, after they saw the bust sinking into the River during the 35th Anniversary week.

The actress, 93, confirmed she no longer wished to play the gossiping laundress, after first arriving on Albert Square in 1985.

Speaking on the Distinct Nostalgia podcast , June said: 'It's almost as if I've been bereaved. I don't want a retainer for EastEnders, I've left. I've left for good.'

EastEnders viewers were left shocked as Sharon Mitchell's 13-year-old son Dennis died in an explosive twist - only for his mum to find out about his death moments after giving birth. 

The actress, 47, is set to return to her iconic role as Bianca Jackson amid the huge upcoming storyline involving her onscreen surrogate daughter Whitney Dean.

The 42-year-old has spoken about why he feels it was 'harsh' of EastEnders to axe him following his split from longtime girlfriend, Rebekah Rose-Ward.

Hertfordshire-born Shona McGarty, 28, told Fabulous Magazine her break-up was amicable and that she didn't want to make a public announcement when things fizzled out last year.

EastEnders stars Maisie Smith and Danny Dyer cut casual figures as they returned to filming following the BBC soap's explosive 35th anniversary boat crash scenes.

The Tiffany Butcher star, 18, and Keegan Baker actor, 21, seemed to share a taxi home after the raucous celebrations as they were spotted getting into a parked vehicle together.

Leading the glamour were Shona and Danielle as they displayed their amazing legs in cocktail dresses, while Gillian Taylforth was assisted by a male pal as she headed to a waiting taxi.

Insiders say Maisie, 18, and Zack, 21, went public with their blossoming romance at the soap's 35th anniversary wrap party in east London on Saturday.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 42, told Lorraine Kelly on Wednesday that she doesn't know the reason behind June's surprise exit, but said she and the cast still view her an 'inspiration.'

Many viewers took to Twitter to poke fun at the hilarious transformation, after the character was recast for the seventh time with newcomer Dayle Hudson.

EastEnders are set to introduce the first deaf character to help Ben Mitchell cope with his hearing loss in the wake of the explosive boat crash episodes in the BBC soap.

EastEnders' Ben Mitchell faces serious danger in Friday's episode as he steps out in front of a speeding motorbike after failing to hear it coming.

Appearing on Thursday's episode of Loose Women, the EastEnders star, 31, reflected on her journey to motherhood after welcoming daughter Dusty in July with husband Matt Kay.

EastEnders viewers were left heartbroken on Thursday as Daniel Cook dies just hours after girlfriend Jean Slater was given the all-clear from cancer.

Former EastEnders star Carol Harrison has lashed out at producers of the show and accused them of making her feel 'suicidal' amid a clash over 'sexist and ageist scripts'.

EastEnders SPOILER: Whitney Dean screams out and is covered in blood as she languishes in prison amid Leo King's murder as the BBC soap drops an explosive new trailer.

Speaking on Loose Women on Wednesday, Carol told how she loved playing the role at first but 'didn't like the way women at that age were being represented'.

The former EastEnders star, 25, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a long 'Dating ad', where she urged anyone who ticked all the boxed to get in touch directly.

The pair were both skeptical at first but Jay soon realised he was excited at the prospect of becoming a father following a chat with Billy Mitchell.

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa, 27, sent fans wild as she hinted her character Lauren Branning could return to Albert Square.

The extended studio - based mere feet away from the old set - includes a brand new Queen Vic pub, railway line and block of flats to replicate the soap's original set, and is thought to cost £87m.

The 47-year-old EastEnders star - who is now based in Malibu, California - took to Instagram on Tuesday to share her emotional post.

The former EastEnders' actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to film herself walking past her local and admitted she found it 'distressing' to see so many people there.

The group clearly got into the spirit of the Irish festive holiday as Max donned a large leprechaun hat as he cut loose with his co-stars on Saturday.

Melissa Suffield has given birth to her first child with fiancé Robert Brendan. 

The Ex- EastEnders actress, 27, shared a sweet picture with her baby boy resting on her chest during the night alongside the caption: 'Shout out to the 3am crew!'

The EastEnders actress asked for questions while bored at home as she isolates with her fiance Ben Bhanvra.

EastEnders icon Dean Gaffney fears he has coronavirus after losing his sense of smell and taste.

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal has joined in the campaign to get the public to wash their hands more frequently during the pandemic.

The actress', 48, character Kat Slater made a swift exit on the episode after she abruptly left the Queen Vic pub following a cryptic phone call.

The Barry Evans star, 54, performs in the new track called Braindead (Heroin Kills) by Italian DJ Piero Pirupa, which laments and shows the downfall of drug use.

. As pubs, restaurants and cafes remain closed as part of the coronavirus lockdown, Matt even recreated EastEnders drinking spot, the Queen Vic pub during the thoughtful tour. 

Father-of three Gerry, 52, shared the news on his public Facebook account on Saturday, after dating actress Diane for three years

Phil (Steve McFadden) vanished without a trace after causing the devastating boat crash that took the life of his adopted son Dennis (Bleu Landau).

The I'm A Celebrity star, 27, admitted she would torture herself by Googling 'fat Lauren Branning' every day but was addicted to reading cruel taunts from trolls.

The soap star, 18, shared the funny snaps on Instagram from her early days as Tiffany as she and co-star Shona McGarty messed around with props backstage.

Maisie Smith has opened up about her battle with body dysmorphia in an emotional self-penned song which she shared on her Instagram account.

She was left shocked when ex Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) made a shocking declaration of love after she butted heads with new man Billy Mitchell (played by Perry Fenwick).

The brand new EastEnders set is nearly complete - and was buzzing with activity on Tuesday as work continues amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

It was EastEnders actress Maisie Smith's turn to show off her moves on the video sharing platform on Wednesday, posting a fun dancing clip with her lookalike mum Julie.

The soap star is far from the tough guy he portrays on screen, and has revealed his heart warming passion for caring for chickens rescued from battery farms

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace slipped into a lace-trimmed black mini to pick up some shopping after being 'suspended' from the show.

Deepak, 50, was interviewed in Hastings during a segment about how the beach was deserted and eagle-eyed viewers were quick to recognise the 90's icon on Sunday's BBC news.

Just like the rest of the nation, EastEnders star Dean Gaffney is self-isolating at home with his family. 

The actor, 61, who played Derek Branning in EastEnders between 2011 and 2012, revealed he suffered a heart attack, just like his character in the BBC soap.

In scenes set to air on EastEnders next week, the pair are seen in an arguing with one another before Stuart grabs Max by the scruff of the neck.

EastEnders fans were baffled when they believed a crew member accidentally appeared in the scene where Stuart Highway proposed to his girlfriend.