EastEnders favourite Charlie Clements has quit the Square after nearly four years, it has been revealed.

The 22-year-old, who has played Bradley Branning since January 2006, is to leave in a “sensational storyline” that will play out as part of the Walford serial’s 25th anniversary celebrations in February.

Clements said of his decision to exit: “I have been at EastEnders for nearly four years and I have enjoyed every minute with some fantastic storylines. But I feel that now is the time to take on some new roles.”

EastEnders’ executive producer Diederick Santer added: “Viewers will miss Charlie hugely and I can promise a big exit. I know he’ll go on to great things.”
Details of his exit storyline are being kept under wraps, but rumours suggest that his character will rekindle his romance with ex-wife Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner).



A source at the soap told The Mirror: “Bradley’s emigration only lasts for six weeks before he gets called back to Albert Square early next month because of a family crisis.