Nancy’s EastEnders exit revealed and it’s a terrible outcome for Lee

Nancy’s exit has a terrible outcome for Lee Carter (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) EastEnders tees up Nancy Carter’s (Maddy Hill) exit from the soap next week, which looks like it will have a devastating outcome for her brother Lee Carter (Danny Hatchard). Fans are set to see Nancy give birth to the surrogate baby she is having for Lee and his partner Jess in the coming days, but the situation is still very complicated due to Lee’s worsening alcohol addiction. Recent weeks have seen Nancy struggling with the idea of handing the baby over to Lee while he still refuses to accept he has a problem with booze. And when she is discharged from hospital next week following the arrival of the newborn, Nancy is still in a quandary, and amid the drama at Peacock Palace, she opts to take the baby home to her youngest sibling Johnny Carter’s (Charlie Suff) instead. Jess travels back to Walford to meet the baby and soon gives her estranged partner Lee an ultimatum about their future. Later, Jess offers Nancy and the baby a fresh start with her away from Walford. Nancy Carter is carrying Jess and Lee’s baby (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) The following day marks Lee’s birthday, but it’s far from a happy celebration for him as Jess announces that Nancy is moving to Dover with her and the baby. With his partner and sister planning a life without him, will it prove to be the wake-up call Lee needs to finally face his addiction? Lee and Nancy returned to Albert Square earlier this autumn as the soap gears up towards the exit of their on-screen mum Linda Carter (Kellie Bright). Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. With actress Kellie Bright set to leave the soap in early 2027 after 13 remarkable years, their return was only set to be temporary. Linda Carter is set to leave (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) However, Maddy Hill, who plays Nancy, has been pregnant in real life too, and an exit for her character will likely allow her to prepare for the arrival of her own newborn. She originally played the role of Nancy in 2014 following the Carters’ EastEnders debut, until the character exited alongside then-boyfriend Tamwar Masood (Himesh Patel) in 2016. Maddy – who is also known for her role as Ruby Spark in Casualty – returned as Nancy from 2021 to 2022, before making a cameo appearance in a special episode focused on her mum Linda’s alcoholism in 2024. Deals of the Day Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in We're adding this discounted NEOM gift set straight to basket Want an LED face mask for less? This Black Friday deal could save you hundreds This teeth whitening sale could save you up to 64% before Black Friday The best Black Friday sleep deals to upgrade your bedroom with Simba’s 33% off sale EastEnders airs these scenes from Monday 16th November at 7.30pm on BBC One or stream first from 6am on iPlayer. Arrow MORE: The truth about ‘dead’ Mick after Linda and Janine shocker as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next Arrow MORE: EastEnders legend declared dead as body is found Arrow MORE: EastEnders’ Danny Hatchard announces baby news weeks after engagement The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.