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EastEnders Former Legend Shares Update Of Her New Gig Who Quit After 16 Years!

Last updated: June 29, 2024 3:09 pm
By Chandni Nagdeo Published June 29, 2024 Add a Comment
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EastEnders icon Shona McGarty, popularly known as Whitney Dean on the BBC One soap, recently shared updates on her recent work. The actress left Walford after 16 years and has been away working on a brand-new role. She posted about her gig on social media which has received a lot of love and support from her ex-colleagues. Keep scrolling to learn more about the new role!

   

Whitney Actor Shona McGarty Talks About Her New Gig

Long time EastEnders fans know that Shona’s character has been a very important part of the BBC soap for a very long time. Over the years, most viewers had grown to love her and when the news of her departure surfaced, everyone were disappointed to say the least. McGarty’s character on the soap left Walford on a bus with Britney and baby Dolly to start a new life. This happened after her fiance, Zack Hudson, cheated on her with Lauren Branning.

Furthermore, Zack’s infidelity secret was revealed on the day of their wedding, so it was very dramatic just like every soap opera wedding storyline. To make things worse, Whitney found out that her adoptive mother, Bianca, knew about Lauren and Zack, but she hid it from her, so Whitney chose to cut all ties with her. 

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A post shared by Shona McGarty (@shonabmx)

After leaving EastEnders, Shona started working in theatre, and she recently made her debut in a show called 2:22: A Ghost Story, where she plays the role of Jenny. To share the joy of new beginnings, the star took to Instagram and shared a picture with her co-stars. She wrote, ‘@222aghoststory Gala Night! We are officially OPEN! 👻 What a fantastic night. What a wonderful team! Book your tickets now! @3olympiatheatre Running till 11th August. Can’t wait to see you there! (If you dare!)” 

Further Read: Drama Is Hitting The Roof On BBC One Soap: Read Here!

EastEnders - Shona - 29th June
ES/Shona McGarty with her new crew

This post of Shona received a lot of support from her former colleagues. Natalie Cassidy, who is known for her role as Sonia Fowler on BBC soap, wrote, ‘So proud of you.’ Shona left the show after 16 years and it was a big decision. As per reports, the star wanted to explore her other opportunities and is really looking forward to the future.

Fans definitely miss watching Whitney on the streets of Walford and hope for her comeback. Keep following Soap Opera Daily for such Eastenders updates & news! Also tell us in the comments if you wish to see Shona return to our small screens!

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