Overview

• Lacey Turner, who has portrayed Stacey Slater on EastEnders since 2004, is stepping away from the show later in 2025 to focus on family and new projects.
• Turner, a mother of three, has spoken candidly about the challenges of balancing work and parenting, expressing guilt over leaving her children but also the need to earn.
• Her character, Stacey Slater, is currently navigating the aftermath of Martin Fowler’s death, with EastEnders teasing significant drama leading up to her exit.
• Producers have assured fans that the door will remain open for Turner’s return to the soap in the future.
• Turner is also using her platform to advocate for reducing stigma around formula feeding and promoting supportive parenting communities.