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EASTENDERS’ Jake Wooden has confirmed that his last scenes as Max Branning will air in mid-February.
It was confirmed again in September that Max could be leaving in an enormous new storyline. However what’s going to the mystery exit plot be? This is the lowdown…
Max Branning will depart from EastEnders in mid-February in an enormous storylineCredit score: TV Firm
What is going to Max Branning’s exit storyline be?
Attacking Ian
EastEnders followers know that trouble is brewing after Ian Beale caught Max snogging Linda behind Mick’s again final night time.
Max and Ian are already at one another’s throats after Ian stole his cash to buy the pub for Sharon, however Ian will infuriate Max additional in upcoming scenes when he blackmails him by threatening to reveal his affair with Linda.
Would possibly a livid Max lash out and land himself in jail?
Whether or not Max does assault Ian or not, followers are satisfied he’ll get the blame and be pushed out of Walford.
One satisfied fan tweeted: “Max in jail from bashing Ian spherical the pinnacle? #EastEnders”
One other added: “100% sure that sharon has a plan in motion and is gonna assault ian and pin it on Max.”
A 3rd mentioned: “Max is making too many feedback about hurting Ian to really be the one who assaults Ian. However he’ll 100% be framed for it. #EastEnders”
After discovering Ian’s killer secret
With Max rising more and more suspicious of Ian’s dodgy antics, would possibly he do some digging and uncover he’s behind Dennis Mitchell’s death?
This might positively result in issues turning nasty between the pair, and facilitating Max’s exit.
One fan mentioned: “I’d not be stunned frankly if Max places 2 and a pair of collectively to work out that he killed Denny #EastEnders.”
Pushed out by Mick
Linda and Max first shared a passionate kiss on the pub balcony final month after he caught her turning back to alcohol.
And with Mick preoccupied making an attempt to come back to phrases together with his childhood abuse by Katy Lewis, Linda and Max have since grown ever nearer.
As Max and Ian’s feud escalates this Christmas, it’s attainable that can Ian air Max and Linda’s soiled laundry out for everybody to see.
May Mick, already fragile and confused, find yourself lashing out at Max?
Or would possibly Linda uncover it’s Mick she desires in any case and drive Max out of the Sq. for good herself?
Taking to Twitter after Ian noticed Max kissing Linda, one fan mentioned: “Oh Ian….somethings by no means change. Is that this a part of the large exit story line for Max?”
One other added: “Now that it is seemingly that Max is not leaving till early subsequent 12 months, I hope he will get a greater exit than this Linda mess. #EastEnders”
A 3rd mentioned: “I am apprehensive that these things with Linda is Max’s full exit storyline.”
Ian Beale will threaten to reveal Max’s affair with Linda if he retains badgering him concerning the pub cashCredit score: TV Firm
When will Max Branning’s exit air in EastEnders?
Jake has confirmed that Max Branning’s exit will air subsequent February.
The actor appeared on Good Morning Britain earlier today to disclose ITV’s 1 Million Minutes campaign advert to combat loneliness, which he directed.
When host Piers Morgan requested Jake when his EastEnders exit will air, the actor replied: “I take into consideration mid-February, I’m filming now for one more two weeks so it is going to be about mid-February.”
EastEnders bosses have left the door open for Max’s return Credit score: BBC
Why is Jake Wooden leaving?
It was confirmed again in September that Jake was leaving the cleaning soap after 15 years enjoying Max.
He instructed followers on the time: “I’ve cherished enjoying Max Branning who amongst different issues in that point has had 4 marriages, 10 affairs, 4 youngsters (2 dying from falling from the roof of The Queen Vic), been buried alive, watched undesirable DVDs at Xmas and maybe most traumatising of all…shared a sizzling tub with Ian Beale.
“I’ve made some actually nice buddies while on the present and I’ll miss everybody there. I’m grateful they’ve left the door open for Max and I’m excited to see what new horizons are across the nook.”
Govt producer Jon Sen beforehand mentioned in an announcement about Jake’s departure: “Jake is a really fantastic actor and EastEnders have been extraordinarily fortunate to have him for therefore lengthy.
“We’ve a giant storyline for Max that begins within the coming weeks and we’re all very excited to see that play out.”
Will Jake Wooden be returning to EastEnders?
Followers will likely be relieved to listen to that Jake additionally confirmed on Good Morning Britain earlier right now that his character Max wouldn’t be leaving the cleaning soap in a physique bag.
He revealed: “One of many safety guys once I drove in final week mentioned, ‘Sorry to listen to you are leaving, are you stepping into a cab or a coffin?’
“It’s not going to be a cab precisely however they’re leaving the door open so I’m very happy for that.”
However with EastEnders but to substantiate his return, viewers should wait and see.
