An EastEnders star is set to say goodbye to Walford following a shocking storyline. After signing as a high-profile star on the BBC soap last year, Ronni Ancona is set to bow out of her role in dramatic fashion.
The comedian and impressionist first appeared on Albert Square as Linda Carter’s old school friend Bea Pollard. She was first seen on screen in January, but now, less than a year later, her time is said to be up.
After being outed as a villain and a thief, Ronni's character is ready to bow out in another shocking twist. A source said that the character shone but is now ready to leave.
Speaking to The Sun, the insider said: "She came in for a six month stint but there was talk of it being extended if everyone agreed. Sadly, that won’t be happening and Ronni will be leaving."
A spokeswoman for EastEnders said: "As we previously announced, Ronni Ancona joined EastEnders for a short stint, which was then extended, for a very dramatic storyline which will unfold over the next few weeks."
Last month things came to blows for Bea. She had been telling people how besotted she was with Ian Beale, unaware that just days before, he had passionately kissed Elaine after he won the local councillor elections.
While Bea had believed their love was blossoming, Ian clearly didn't have the same thoughts - and made his feelings very clear. After the local newspaper branded the duo Mr and Mrs Beale, he was fuming and thought that Bea may have been behind it, as she was a huge driving force in his campaigning.
Raging, Ian confronted Bea along with Billy and Honey. He fumed that she had been "overenthusiastic", but she didn't take the signals and explained she was excited for their future, attending fancy dinners and events as the partner of a local politician.
Bea later confirmed that, along with the libellous video she shared of Elaine, she had also purchased more social media followers for Ian in a bid to make him look "more popular". She told Ian: "I do have feelings for you, Ian," before adding that she didn't want to jinx anything. But Ian rebuffed her offering and fired back: "I don't have feelings for you."
He then told her she lived in "cloud cuckoo land", adding she was a "deluded, needy fantasist, trying to live her life through other people." Bea saw red and instantly marched Ian out of the flat. Grabbing him in an arm lock she then threw him on the street. But as time went on, Ian headed home to pack away his election campaign materials, including posters. As he was doing so, he noticed something confusing – invoices made out to Susan Mitchell, Honey's real name.
