EastEnders fans are in full meltdown again. The panic grew overnight as many viewers thought another Knight family member was ready to walk away from Walford. The worry began after people noticed a clue linked to Francesca Henry, who plays Gina Knight. Keep scrolling to know more.
Fans Fear Another Knight Exit
Fans of the BBC soap are convinced that another member of the Knight family is leaving the Square. And it’s none other than Gina Knight. The speculation began when people learnt that Francesca Henry had signed another project. It is a new stage production called Clause and Effect.
Moreover, another former actor from the BBC soap will also be seen along with her. Richard Blackwood will perform with Francesca. When this news was revealed, fans panicked. Many thought that now, Gina Knight would also quit the soap. They all began discussing her on social media.
One user said, “NO, we cannot lose Gina.” Another said, “Hoping this is temporary like those breaks Steve McFadden takes. Francesca cannot leave.” The viewers are left shaken after this news. It is also because two more actors are already leaving the soap. And both of them are from the Knight family only. So, considering the timing, they all felt another goodbye was coming.
Also, the BBC has rules about working on side projects. So the theory of her new theatre job could mean an exit. Many fans did not like how the Knight’s storylines were handled. One said, “The writers and producers failed these characters. It is not the actors. It is the show direction”. Recently, Molly Rainford, who plays Gina Knight, will also leave the soap. Elsewhere, Micah Balfour, who plays Junior Knight, has also exited the soap this week. It happened because his contract was not renewed.
EastEnders’ Insider Puts The Rumour To Rest
Now, a production insider has finally cleared the confusion. They confirmed that Fancesca is not leaving. The source also said that she is simply working on another project at the same time. And it’s a common thing that even other cast members do. Even when she films for her theatre schedule, she can still film for the soap.
In addition, they mentioned the case of other actors who were in a similar situation. To illustrate his point, Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell) said one thing, and Ellie Dadd, who plays Amy, the character of the soap opera EastEnders, Shane Ritchie, who plays Alfie Moon, and Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell, gave examples of people in their position. All of them are doing pantomimes this winter.
Apart from these, even Tameka Empson, who plays Kim, also filmed The Celebrity Traitors. Elsewhere, Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki Panesar, is still juggling her work with Structly. So now, when Fancesca is handling a second job, it is not unusual. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.