EastEnders favourite confirms exit as he takes a break from the soap | The Sun

AN EASTENDERS favourite has confirmed his character's exit as he takes a break from the soap.

Following the bombshell news that Brian Conley has abruptly quit EastEnders and his role as Rocky Cotton, another Walford resident has confirmed they are departing Albert Square.

Bobby Brazier joined the show as Freddie Slater last year and has proved to be a huge hit with fans.

But due to his upcoming participation in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, the 20-year-old is taking a break from the EastEnders.

Bobby revealed: "I’m taking a break. I’ve filmed it all, and I’m not telling you. I’ll be back."

While Bobby's departure is only temporary, the same cannot be said for Brian, 62.

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The Sun exclusively revealed a row with the BBC soap’s executives led to his exit.

Brian's frosty departure after two-and-a-half years is also understood to have seriously derailed the show’s long-term plans, sparking fury.

Meanwhile Bobby has opened up about his plans for Strictly, and how he will dedicate a song to his mum – Big Brother star Jade Goody – who died of cervical cancer in 2009.

As he discussed song choices, he said: "There's a few – it depends on the mood.

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"Saturday Love and also This Woman's Worth by Maxwell – that would be beautiful, I'd hope to make people cry doing that.

"Maybe I'll dedicate that one [to my mum]. I haven't thought about it, but maybe that one."

EastEnders airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.

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