Lacey Turner's BBC EastEnders exit revealed as Stacey Slater star 'takes break'

An EastEnders' star is taking a break from the BBC soap, it has been announced today shortly after the 40th anniversary celebrations

An EastEnders star has confirmed she's taking a break from the show. Lacey Turner, who recently reprised her role as Stacey Slater on the BBC soap after going on maternity leave, is set to be off-screen later this year.

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