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EastEnders' pregnant Whitney Dean could face heartache in a cheating twist on the BBC soap.
Ahead of the character's exit from the show after 15 years, she's left in turmoil after a visit to Milton Keynes leads to danger and drama with a young character named Britney. But that's not all coming Whitney's way ahead of her exit from the show.
New spoilers have revealed a possible cheating twist, and a betrayal by her partner Zack Hudson that involves Whitney's best pal Lauren Branning. It all kicks off after pregnant Whitney refuses to return home to Walford, amid her meeting with Britney and trouble with the teen's mother.
Whitney finds herself looking out for the youngster, resulting in her being hit by a car. While mum and baby are revealed to be okay, she upsets Zack when she refuses to head home.
Zack does end up returning to Walford without his partner, much to the annoyance of Whitney's aunt Sonia Fowler. Lauren is stunned to learn about the accident and Whitney’s pregnancy, with her and others being kept in the dark.
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EastEnders spoilers reveal Whitney Dean could be set for heartache in upcoming scenes (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)She ends up having a heart-to-heart with Zack who is troubled over what is going on with Whitney after her near-death experience. It's clear Zack is struggling, and so Lauren reaches out to pal Whitney to let her know.
With Zack drowning his sorrows, he's desperate for her to come home. But Whitney remains firm on wanting to stay in Milton Keynes, leaving him unsure where he stands.
Things only get worse though later in the week as Whitney remains away, with Lauren stopping Zack from drinking himself into oblivion. Things take a turn though when Lauren gets him some food and offers some advice, and Zack misreads the situation.
Zack kisses Lauren Branning next week (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)The character ends up leaning in for a kiss with Lauren leaving her stunned. But how will she react, and could this all lead to Whitney's sad exit from the show?
An exit date is not set for Whitney and her scenes have not been revealed. What is known is that her exit will tie in with the brief return of Bianca Jackson.
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