EastEnders finally gave an update on Stacey Slater after her sudden exit from the Square. The character left Walford behind. It happened following a year of intense grief and a bitter fallout with Max Branning and Zoe Slater. Now, Jean Slater gave a conformation that Stacey is currently living abroad with her brother. Will the ongoing drama bring Stacey back to Walford? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Stacey’s Painful Exit Still Haunts Walford
When Stacey lost Martin, she was shattered and had no sense of balance left. Even when she bought the Queen Vic with Kat, she couldn’t come back to her old self. It’s because every corner of the Square used to remind her of the future she lost.
Finally, she gets a call from her brother Sean. He asks her to shift to São Paulo, Brazil. For her, it would be the beginning of a fresh environment. But during that whole process, Max Branning returned to Walford for his daughter Lauren’s wedding.
Soon, she saw her old lover share a kiss with Zoe Slater. And the fallout at the Vic made everything worse. Wanting to confront Max, she brought him home. That’s when she clearly stated that she wants him gone from her life.
The next morning, a cab was waiting for her. And Hope and Arthur stood beside her. This time, Stacey didn’t look back. However, Jean arrived too late. Hence, she couldn’t meet Stacey. Later, she blamed Zoe for pushing her daughter to the edge.
Jean Confirms Stacey’s Whereabouts As EastEnders Fans Call For Her Return
This week, Jean finally spoke about Stacey. She did so while explaining the Slater family tree to Josh Goodwin. She confirmed that both her children, Sean and Stacey, are currently living in Brazil.
As we know, Max is now rooted in Walford again. Also, there’s a wedding on the horizon. So viewers instantly connected the timing. Many viewers think about the powerful dynamic Max and Stacey once had. They feel the show misses her absence too much now.
Also, fans learnt that Lily is still in contact with her mum. And fans liked this gesture. Now, viewers have become desperate to see their beloved character walk back into the Square. Meanwhile, do you miss Stacey? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.