Charlie Suff is leaving EastEnders after two years, it has been announced.
The actor, who plays Johnny Carter in the BBC soap, will depart in the coming months.
An EastEnders spokesperson told Radio Times: "We can confirm Charlie Suff will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish him all the best for the future."
The news follows confirmation that his on-screen mum Linda, played by Kellie Bright, has also made the decision to leave after 13 years.
Speaking about her exit, Bright said: "EastEnders has been my home for 13 years and I have absolutely loved being part of the show, but I have decided that it is now the right time for me to say goodbye.
"I made the tough decision over a year ago, and after discussing this with Kate Oates and Ben Wadey, they asked me to stay on to be part of an exciting storyline they had planned, and I happily agreed to extend my stay.
"I will miss my friends and colleagues hugely, but I am looking forward to my next chapter and spending more time with my wonderful boys."
Suff is the third actor to play Johnny, who was initially portrayed by Sam Strike when the family arrived in 2013. After an exit storyline, Ted Reilly stepped into his shoes between 2016 and 2018.
Since Suff's arrival, we've seen Johnny help his mum through her alcoholism, become embroiled in the murder of Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) and fall head over heels for Callum Highway (Tony Clay).
The latter storyline saw their relationship exposed in front of Callum's imprisoned husband Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden).
Regarding his departure, a source told The Sun: "Once Kellie decided to leave, Charlie understood that it also meant that he’d be off too.
"Johnny and his mum Linda have an unbreakable bond so there was no way he would stay in Albert Square without her."
The source added: "It’s never easy when bosses have to make decisions about a character’s future in the show, but sometimes those difficult decisions have to be made for storytelling purposes.
"The writers are still putting the finishing touches to their exit storyline but the door will be left open for them both to return one day."
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