EastEnders fans fret over Shiv Jalota’s departure from the BBC One soap. The young actor who plays Vinny Panesar joined the Walford lot in 2019, becoming part of the Panesar family. Now, Shiv recently broke the news of his collaboration with former EE star Milly Zero, famous for her role as Dotty Cotton. The fan favourite is tapping on new surfaces by joining the stage with a new theatrical. Dive in to know all about it!
EastEnders: Fans Worry for Shiv’s Stint on the BBC One Soap!
The EastEnders actor Shiv shared pics of him and Milly rehearsing for a new theatre show. He wrote, “Back to the theatre roots and training that creative muscle with the most talented ensemble.” While soap fans support Shiv’s venture into new projects, they’re not ready to see him leave Albert Square! One fan asked if the actor was leaving the soap before mysteriously deleting the comment.
Back in November 2022, The Sun announced that Milly had parted ways from EastEnders as soap icon Dot Cotton’s granddaughter, Dotty. The actress later told her fans about wanting to explore “new challenges.” The news of her departure makes rounds alongside another departure. Shona McGarty confirmed her exit after 16 years as Whitney Dean. Additionally, the soap icon also updates her fans about snagging a role in the play “2:22 A Ghost Story.” She will step Cheryl Tweedy.

She has landed the role of Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story, stepping into the shoes of Cheryl Tweedy, who previously portrayed the part. The EE actress will team up with Colin O’Donoghue, Laura Whitmore, and Strictly’s Jay McGuinness for the Dublin run. Shona addressed her exit, “It’s going to be the end of an era or an earring, as the EastEnders saying goes.” Furthermore, she expressed gratitude for her time on the London-based show.

McGarty’s exit marks the end of an era in Walford, but she keeps the door open for a potential return. Back to the exit discussion, will Shiv call it quits from the Walford drama? Drop your thoughts below and keep reading TV Season & Spoilers for more burning EastEnders spoilers and news!