Karen Taylor left EastEnders years ago, leaving chaos behind. Her family faced loss and secrets while she tried to escape the mess of Albert Square. Her past still haunts the Square. Could she ever return to face her past? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Karen Taylor’s Farewell To EastEnders
Karen left the BBC soap in 2024 after being a part of it for seven years. She was the matriarch of the Taylor family and had many good storylines as a part of her journey. During her tenure, viewers saw the tragic ending of Karen’s daughter, Chantelle. Even the kidnapping of Albie Watts keeps the viewers intrigued.
However, after spending a chaotic time on the Square, Karen fled to Spain. It happened after the theft of the ransom money from Phil Mitchell. Later, she returned for some time to attend Keanu Taylor’s funeral. Her main motive for returning was to find the truth behind his death. At first, Karen thought that Dean Wicks was the murderer. However, she discovered that it was Linda Carter, the main culprit.
Linda had stabbed him during the 2023 Christmas season. Linda wanted to save her friend Sharon Watts from him. “The Six” covered up the murder, and Lorraine Stanley, who played Karen, says she won’t return.
Lorraine’s Life After Walford And Her New Priorities
Lorraine wants to now focus on her personal life and her daughter Nancy. During the telly drama shoot, she missed out on her little girl’s important moments. She’s taking parenting up a notch, joining the kids for piano, skating, and other activities. However, she has not stopped giving auditions. Elsewhere, she has not received a call from any show yet, but she is happy balancing her career and family life.
Lorraine is interested in performing at the National Theatre someday, and she loves doing theatre. Karen’s departure from the soap has created a void in Albert Square, especially in the Taylor family’s relationship. Karen’s leaving means that the new Taylors can tell their tales without her involvement.
However, she will remain in the minds of the audience with her vibrant life on the soap. Her story made a mark on Walford, and for now, she’s starting fresh away from the spotlight. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.