Lacey Turner to Take Break from EastEnders Later This Year

EastEnders star Lacey Turner, who portrays the long-running character Stacey Slater, has confirmed she will be taking a temporary break from the BBC soap opera later this year. This news comes following a particularly intense period for both the actress and her character, including significant storylines during the show's 40th anniversary celebrations.

The temporary departure follows Turner's recent return from maternity leave, with producers reportedly planning a substantial exit storyline for her character. While initially reported as potentially leaving the show permanently, it has since been clarified that Turner is taking a break with plans for her character to return in the future.

Off-screen, Turner has recently discussed her approach to parenting in the media. Speaking about raising her children, the actress shared that she embraces a "frugal" parenting style, stating there is "nothing to be ashamed of" in this approach and pushing back against societal pressures to purchase expensive items for children.

The timing of Turner's break comes after what has been described as a busy year for the Stacey Slater character, though further details about the exit storyline have not yet been revealed.