Eastenders' Kellie Bright leaves soap after 13 years as 'time to say goodbye'

The actress first joined Albert Square in 2013.10:54, 09 Aug 2026Actress Kellie Bright has announced she will be leaving Eastenders after 13 years on the BBC soap. Sharing that it was a "tough decision" to make, the 50-year-old confessed that it is the "right time to say goodbye".‌Kellie first entered Albert Square in 2013 as the iconic Linda Carter. The matriarch of the Carter family, she became the landlady for the Queen Vic and featured in a variety of intense storylines that had viewers on the edge of their seats.‌Sharing the news on Instagram last night (August 8) via the BBC Eastenders page, Kellie opened up about her decision to exit the soap. Having been her "home" for 13 years, she confessed that she is excited to spend more time with her children.‌She said: "EastEnders has been m