EastEnders legend set to LEAVE the soap just weeks after their return?

The Albert Square sign on the set of EastEnders
Is an EastEnders legend set to exit the soap once again? (Image credit: BBC)

EastEnders favourite Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) made her explosive comeback to the Square just weeks ago, but could she be leaving Walford once more in upcoming scenes?

Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) was stunned to see his ex-wife Yolande unexpectedly turn up in his living room after being kicked out by her other half, Anton, in Birmingham.

After a shaky start to their reunion, the former lovers decided to rekindle their relationship — but their happiness is set to be short-lived by the unwelcome arrival of Anton.

Patrick and Yolande are all loved up, but it's clear that Yolande is hiding something as she keeps ignoring a call. Later in the café, the couple are shocked when Yolande's ex-lover Anton arrives and a fight erupts between him and Patrick.

Patrick Trueman dances with Yolande Trueman

Yolande Trueman is hiding something from Patrick. (Image credit: BBC)

Back at number 20, Anton firmly insists Yolande is leaving with him, telling her he's willing to forgive and forget everything and gives her until tomorrow to come back and make amends.

Determined to get his ex back, Anton pleads with Yolande to return to Birmingham and resorts to desperate measures by giving her a life-changing ultimatum.

With a huge decision to make, will Yolande decide to stay in Walford or go back to Birmingham?

Could this be the end of Patrick and Yolande's reunion before it has even begun?

Yolande Trueman is given an ultimatum

Yolande is given an ultimatum that could destroy everything. (Image credit: BBC)

Yolande first arrived on the Square in 2003 as Patrick’s love interest before later becoming his wife. During her five years in Albert Square, Yolande had a famous ongoing feud with love rival Pat Evans (Pam St Clement). 

However, when Yolande was offered a job at Minute Mart HQ in Birmingham, she couldn't turn down the opportunity and left the Square, leaving Patrick behind. The pair later divorced in 2009. 

Having briefly reprised her role in 2017, Yolande recently returned to Walford to reunite with Patrick who went searching for her at the start of the year. 

EastEnders airs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm on BBC One — see our TV Guide for full listings. You can also catch up on episodes on BBC iPlayer now. 

Grace Morris
Staff Writer

Grace is a digital writer with WhatToWatch.com, where she writes series guides, recaps and features for must-watch shows and delivers all the latest soap news and reactions. She graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in 2020 with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, which only made her love for creative writing, film and TV grow stronger.

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