EastEnders fans ‘work out’ how Stacey Slater will leave BBC soap after Lacey Turner reveals surprise third pregnancy

EASTENDERS fans think they have ‘worked out’ how Stacey Slater will leave the BBC soap.

On Monday, actress Lacey Turner revealed she is pregnant and expecting her third child.

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However, this will mean that the 36-year-old actress will have to take time away from the BBC One serial drama.

Last time Lacey was on maternity leave, Stacey's storyline involved a stint in the slammer.

She was sent down for GBH when she was falsely accused of attacking Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) and she pleaded guilty for a lesser sentence.

Fans think that the character could go through a similar storyline as she takes another break from EastEnders, potentially because of her part in The Six and Keanu's murder cover up.

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Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan stated: "Looks like ar Stace is heading to prison....again."

A second commented: "Congratulations to Lacey Turner who is pregnant with her third child, but commiserations to Stacey Slater who is heading for her third prison sentence."

"I’m not ready for stacey to end up back in prison again," raged a third user.

While a fourth asked: "Is the live episode audience vote going to be for us to decide which crime Stacey commits in order to go to prison whilst Lacey goes on maternity leave?"

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However, some Walford enthusiasts had alternative suggestions for bosses.

They suggested that the beloved character has a more quiet exit from the serial drama to simply go away and look after her cousin Lynne Hobbs' (Elaine Lordan).

"I BEG she’s there for the live anniversary ep… can we not give her another prison sentence, can she just go visit Lynne or something," posted a fifth fan.

As someone else begged: "PUHLEASE can Stacey just go off and look after Lynne for a few months or something!!! I can’t cope with another Stacey in prison storyline!"

And a seventh viewer added: "Just cart Stacey and the kids off to Lynns for a temporary new life away from the square for Lacey’s maternity exit I f****** beg you. I can’t deal with another bloody prison stint or have her abandon her kids."

Lacey is already mum to Dusty, five, and three-year-old son Trilby who she shares with her husband Matt Kay.

Stacey Slater's biggest EastEnders storylines

Stacey Slater, played by Lacey Turner, is one of the most iconic characters on EastEnders. Since her introduction in 2004, Stacey has been at the center of some of the soap’s most memorable and gripping storylines. Here’s a rundown of a few.

1. Mental Health Struggles and Bipolar Diagnosis (2009)
   Stacey's battle with bipolar disorder was one of the soap's groundbreaking storylines. Her erratic behavior, mood swings, and hallucinations led to her eventual diagnosis, highlighting the challenges of living with mental illness.
2. Stacey and Max Branning’s Affair (2007)
   One of the most explosive storylines in the soap's history involved Stacey's affair with her father-in-law, Max Branning. Stacey was married to Max's son Bradley at the time, and their affair was exposed in dramatic fashion on Christmas Day when a recording of their tryst was played to the entire family.
3. The Murder of Archie Mitchell (2009)
   After a widespread hunt for Archie's killer EastEnders fans eventually discovered Stacey was responsible for his death. She murdered him on Christmas day after he raped her. When she confessed her crime to Max Branning, the couple got closer.
4. Postpartum Psychosis (2016)
   After the birth of her son Arthur, Stacey suffered from postpartum psychosis. She struggled with delusions and became paranoid, believing that the devil was trying to harm her child. Her breakdown was a pivotal moment that brought her close to her family and helped educate the public about this serious mental health condition.
5. Stacey’s Imprisonment (2021)
   Stacey faced imprisonment after being falsely accused of attacking her one time best friend, Ruby Allen. This plotline saw Stacey having to leave her family behind while she served time.
6. Lily's Pregnancy and Becoming a Grandmother (2023)
   A recent major storyline saw Stacey grappling with the shock of her 12-year-old daughter Lily becoming pregnant. This brought new challenges and responsibilities for Stacey as she tried to face becoming a grandmother while still dealing with her own struggles.

The pair were childhood sweethearts and they tied the knot in Ibiza back in 2017.

She announced her happy news with a post on Instagram, posting cute photos of the family on a beach while holding her baby scan.

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EastEnders is available to watch on BBC One and stream on BBC iPlayer.