Former EastEnders star Shona McGarty has given fans a glimpse of her next career move, teasing her upcoming single Mr Anxiety on Instagram. The actress, known for playing Whitney Dean on the BBC soap, left the role two years ago before making a brief return in May.
Music career update
Since stepping away from Albert Square, McGarty has turned her attention to music. After releasing her debut single, Unapologetically Me, last year, she is now preparing to launch another track. Earlier this week, she shared a teaser of Mr Anxiety on Instagram, telling her followers: "Wrote a song about my favourite uninvited house guest: Mr Anxiety. First teaser is officially here! If you’re a certified overthinker who makes up entire scenarios in your head at 3 AM, this one is for you! Click my link in bio to pre save and let me know if it hits home."
The star also shared a video of herself singing the song while wearing baby pink latex boots and a matching pink coat.
Support from co-stars
After sharing her update, McGarty was flooded with positive comments from fans and well-known faces. One of the comments came from former co-star Tony Discipline, who played Tyler Moon on the soap, sharing a series of clapping and fire emojis. Another former EastEnders co-star and Blue singer Lee Ryan said: "Yes @shonabmx let’s go."
Fans also had plenty to say, with one writing: "Omg yesss girl!! Love this song already pre-saved already!" Another said: "Shona IS IN HER POP ERA. So excited." A third added: "Well done my girl!! I absolutely adore it already so relatable too."
Romance rumours
The news comes after speculation that McGarty and Discipline are dating has been growing in recent months. The pair, who were both part of the BBC soap's cast, sparked rumours after appearing together on a night out and posting photos on social media, although neither has publicly commented on the rumours.
McGarty was previously engaged to David Bracken, but revealed during her appearance on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2025 that they had gone their separate ways. She opened up about the split during a conversation with campmate Tom Read Wilson about engagements and weddings, saying: "I just couldn’t be part of that conversation. It got too much. When I came in, I had just broken up with my fiancé. So, I just couldn’t do it. The thing is, I really want a family. I would love to be a mummy, and a wife, you know?"
EastEnders airs Monday-Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One.
