Overview

• The BBC has officially announced that Lacey Turner will step away from EastEnders later in 2025, with plans for her character Stacey Slater to return in the future.
• Turner revealed her decision to take a break stems from a desire to rest and focus on life outside of her long-running role on the iconic soap.
• EastEnders producers are crafting a dramatic storyline to explain Stacey Slater’s departure, with significant developments expected before her exit.
• In recent interviews, Turner has spoken about the challenges of the UK cost-of-living crisis, highlighting the rise in her household shopping bills and advocating for frugal parenting.
• Turner, who earns an estimated £150,000 to £190,000 annually for her role, emphasized that financial pressures affect families across all income levels.