Overview

• Final scenes aired June 30–July 1 saw Bernie transfer a last £25,000 from the Panesar accounts before fleeing Walford with cousin Felix.
• Felix Baker abandons plans to remain in Albert Square after learning Johnny Carter helped conceal Keanu Taylor’s death and joins Bernie’s escape.
• Clair Norris and Matthew James Morrison shared emotional farewells, noting EastEnders as their first roles that transformed their careers.
• The double exit wraps up an eight-year Taylor family arc that included teenage pregnancy, surrogacy, mental health clashes and the polarising The Six storyline.
• New executive producer Ben Wadey prepares a major cast refresh and fresh story arcs on Albert Square following the Taylors’ exit.