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Charlotte Tutton

EastEnders teases Isaac Baptiste exit storyline as he learns devastating news

EastEnders favourite Isaac Baptiste will soon depart the BBC soap, with actor Stevie Basaula recently confirming he had left the role.

Now, the latest spoilers appear to tease his exit storyline from the show, and it could air next week.

Isaac will be told some worrying news in upcoming scenes that leads to him making a big decision, and which involves him getting away from Walford.

He hears from his mother Sheree, Patrick's ex, who tells him the devastating news that she has had a heart attack in Trinidad.

She now wants him to head there to join her, to help her recover from her health battle.

Isaac is understandably concerned for his mother and keen to help her, while Kim isn't so sure Sheree can be trusted after her previous antics.

EastEnders favourite Isaac Baptiste will soon depart the BBC soap, with actor Stevie Basaula recently confirming he had left the role (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Conflicted, the character decides to leave the next day to be with his mum and check she is okay.

When his dad Patrick and girlfriend Lola find this out they're stunned and not exactly approving of him leaving so soon.

Lola is furious with Isaac after he fails to tell her what’s going on, with him revealing he has to help his mum in her time of need.

EastEnders spoilers appear to confirm how Isaac Baptiste will leave the BBC soap (BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)

It leads to Lola softening, before explaining she fears he won't return to Walford once he leaves but he promises her that he will be back.

But with it known the actor has left the role, is this how he will depart the show for good?

Earlier this month, actor Stevie confirmed his exit from the soap, and took to Instagram to share some photos of himself with his cast mates.

He posted a message that read: "2 incredible years in the bag! Made some memories, made some friends and made some work I’m really proud of.

"It was no easy decision to leave, but it feels like the right time to close this extraordinary chapter. Thank you Isaac Baptiste for choosing me to walk in your shoes, I hope I gave you enough of me.

Lola is furious with Isaac after he failed to tell her what’s going on, with him revealing he has to help his mum (BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)

"To those of you that made space for Isaac in your hearts, thank you, the love was truly felt."

EastEnders producer Kate Oates also confirmed the news in a statement, revealing: "Stevie has been a huge asset to EastEnders during his time here; not least through his incredible performance across Isaac's schizophrenia story.

"As a member of the Trueman family, he will always be a part of one of our most iconic families. We will miss him, and wish him well in his new ventures."

Got any theories or thoughts on the storyline? Let us know in the comments section below

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.

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