EastEnders fans in shock at two major exits as fan favourite quits Walford

EASTENDERS fans are in shock after two fan favourites quit Walford tonight for good.

The Square bid farewell to the two characters are they decided to leave for a new life in Germany away from the drama of Walford.

Ricky Butcher took niece Scarlett Butcher to his home in Germany after her mother Janine was sent to prison.

Janine is facing trial for a whole litany of crimes from her most recent stint.

In tonight’s episode of EastEnders Ricky prepared for their new life by saying goodbye to his remaining family.

He had even proposed to girlfriend Sam Mitchell in the hopes she would come with him.

But with her own son Ricky Jr needing her more than ever thanks to being the father of pregnant 12 year old Lily Slater’s baby, she was forced to decline.

“Sorry for hurting you,” Sam told Ricky as they hugged goodbye.

“That’s alright, you’re putting your family first,” he said.

“I can’t blame you for that.”

“Thanks for letting me stay,” Scarlett told Sonia before getting in the car for their new life in Germany.

“I know my mum was a bit difficult but I always felt safe in this house.”

With that they climbed into the car and drove off leaving fans in shock at the lowkey exit.

One wrote: "I love how close Sonia and Ricky still are, they grew up with each other like brother and sister it’s been sweet having Ricky Back."

A second said: "Ricky senior saying “that trumpet is the worst comeback since herpes” when Reiss and Sonia were playing them in the living room."

Another added: "Goodbye Scarlett don't be a stranger. I hope she comes back to the Square in a few years."