Tilly Keeper to leave EastEnders

The actress’s departure from the BBC One soap was confirmed by The Sun.

Tilly, 22, told the paper’s online presence that she has “loved” playing the role of Louise Mitchell over the past four years. The character is expected to leave Walford in the wake of this year’s Christmas episodes which will see the ‘Sheanu’ plot come to a dramatic head.

“I’m honoured to have been part of such an iconic show. Working with our incredible cast and crew has been a joy and I shall miss my EastEnders family greatly.” – Tilly Keeper

The storyline has seen Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) go from a steamy affair with Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) to a relationship with her stepdaughter Louise.

Louise fell pregnant but considered having an abortion when she was given a reason to doubt Keanu’s motive for their relationship. Keanu and Louise reunited when he discovered that the termination hadn’t taken place but not before he’d had another one night stand with Sharon who is also now pregnant.

A secretly-arranged paternity test revealed that Keanu is also the father of Sharon’s baby.

“Tilly has been an incredible asset to the EastEnders cast and a wonderful company member. Her portrayal of Louise Mitchell over the past four years has been a joy to watch. “We wish her well for in all her future endeavours.” – Jon Sen, Executive Producer

Lisa with baby Louise in 2002

Tilly has played the role since 2016

The character of Louise has been on-and-off a part of EastEnders storylines since she was born in November 2001. Her mum, Lisa (Lucy Benjamin) tried to pass her off as Mark Fowler’s daughter before absconding to Portugal to escape Phil (Steve McFadden). Phil however, pursued Lisa to sunnier shores where he manipulated her into giving up the baby with Lisa only getting her back when Den Watts framed him for armed robbery.

Phil later tracked Louise down in 2008 in a bid to re-establish contact, but seeing his daughter happy, he chose to back off. In early 2010, Louise turned up in the Square to stay with her father after Lisa had suffered a breakdown. In August 2010, Louise was reunited with Lisa after Peggy decided Phil was no longer fit to look after his daughter. Tilly debuted as the character – the third non-baby actress to play Louise – amidst Phil’s liver disease plot in 2016.

The ramifications of the ‘Sheanu’ storyline will also lead to Danny Walters exiting the saga as Keanu.

“Secrets and lies are set to explode in Walford this Christmas, leaving more than one family left torn apart forever… Sharon and Keanu have been harbouring their secret for months but they should know that secrets never stay secret in Albert Square. As their lies begin to unravel it’s only a matter of time until Phil finds out the truth and when he does, there will only be one thing on his mind… revenge.” – BBC Teaser on EastEnders Christmas 2019

This week’s episodes will see Louise go into early labour and give birth to a baby girl. The baby is to be named after Louise’s great-grandmother Peggy in a tribute to EastEnders icon Barbara Windsor who is living with Alzheimer’s.

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