Upcoming EastEnders spoilers have revealed how Freddie Slater is set to exit the soap — and he may be leaving alongside his old flame Anna Knight. This follows earlier reports this year that actor Bobby Brazier will be stepping down after three years in the role (TV Guide).

Although the BBC confirmed Freddie’s departure several months ago, the exact exit circumstances have remained under wraps — leaving fans curious about how the long-running character will bid farewell to Walford (Entertainment Daily).

Will Freddie leave with Anna Knight?

Spoilers for next week suggest that Freddie and Anna’s storylines will converge in a departure arc. Anna tells Freddie she plans to leave Walford to go travelling. Freddie offers to go with her — setting up a potential joint exit. Shortly afterward, Gina Knight (Anna’s sister) hears that Anna and Freddie are off travelling together and expresses her misgivings.

The key question now: Will Anna and Freddie leave together? (TV Guide)

Why is Freddie Slater leaving?

Back in June, the BBC confirmed Bobby Brazier’s departure. An official statement read:

“We can confirm that Bobby Brazier will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish him all the best for the future.” (AOL Entertainment)

A source told The Sun:

“Bosses had a meeting with Bobby only recently… he was thinking now was the right time to look for other opportunities… The timing worked for both, but his final scenes are not for a while yet.” (The Sun)

This aligns with Braun’s decision to step away after a successful but demanding three-year run on the show (Radio Times cast list).

Zoe made it her mission to put Freddie and Anna together again (Credit: BBC)

And Anna Knight’s exit is confirmed too

In parallel, actress Molly Rainford — who plays Anna Knight — is also confirmed to be departing.

The BBC told Radio Times:

“We can confirm that Molly Rainford will be leaving EastEnders later this year, and we wish her all the best for the future.” (Radio Times)

With both characters slated to leave, a joint exit storyline now appears plausible.

What this means for Walford

Freddie Slater has become a familiar face in Walford since his re-introduction in 2022. His departure marks the end of several story arcs — including complex relationships, identity revelations, and family upheavals (Wikipedia overview). A farewell involving Anna Knight would also neatly wrap her major storylines, giving both actors an exit that ties their narratives together.

For fans, this means a potentially emotional exit episode or series of episodes, as two popular characters say goodbye to the Square. With viewers already speculating, next week’s scenes will likely spark heavy discussion on social media.

Bobby Brazier has played Freddie Slater since 2022 (Credit: BBC)

When will their exits air?

While filming for both actors’ final scenes appears to be underway, the exact broadcast dates have not yet been confirmed. Sources say Brazier’s exit will air later this year, and the storyline allowing Freddie and Anna to leave together may be the vehicle for that departure (The Sun).

Given the standard production lead time for the soap, viewers are likely to see these exits unfold within the next few months — meaning Walford is gearing up for one of its major shake-ups of 2025.