'EastEnders' star Sophie Khan Levy confirms pregnancy and announces she's leaving the show: 'Priya has been an unforgettable character'
Sophie Khan Levy , one of the beloved cast members of ' EastEnders ,' is officially leaving the long-running show. After an emotional episode on September 22, the show confirmed her exit, which is due to a major change in her personal life. In a behind-the-scenes video shared online, fans caught a glimpse of the actress tearfully bidding farewell to her colleagues as she started her maternity leave.
Sophie Khan Levy confirmed ‘EastEnders’ exit and pregnancyLevy’s last scenes in the show came along with the disastrous wedding sequence for Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins). Videos shared online by the official Instagram account showed the entire ‘EastEnders’ team showering Sophie Levy with love as they cheered her on for the next big chapter of her life.
The caption to the video read, “@sophiekhanlevy’s final day on EastEnders was an emotional one. From the moment she arrived, Priya has been an unforgettable character and leaves behind a Walford legacy to be proud of. We’re not crying; you are. #EastEnders.” As everyone cheered her on and shared how they will miss having her around, executive producer Ben Wadey emerged from the group. He congratulated Levy on the pregnancy and presented her with the Albert Square sign.
He then said, "We have just wrapped Sophie's last scene with us on EastEnders. Congratulations, Sophie. A massive thank you on behalf of everyone for an extraordinary three years. It's a really hard thing to come in and put on the shoes of a new character in the show and instantly become an icon. You've led so many amazing stories."
Sophie Khan Levy thanks everyone for the love and support on 'EastEnders'The actress emotionally thanked everyone for all the love and support they had given her over the years and shared, "I actually don't know what to say. This has been like an incredible three years. You feel like family. I can't believe I have to leave, but I do because something is coming imminently. Hopefully, I get a bit of time. But you are all a joy."
She then added, "You make working such a dream, and I'm going to be so sad. But I love you all. Really, you've been, you've just been incredible, and I'm very happy to have been part of it." She then concluded her emotional note during the video by thanking all of the viewers and fans who had stayed by her side and supported her through everything. She finally closed off the chapter on ‘EastEnders’ by saying, "Thank you for having me, and let's see. Watch this space. Who knows if Priya will make a return? See ya. Wish me luck."
For the unversed, Sophie Khan Levy played Priya Nandra-Hart on ‘EastEnders’ for three years, from her debut in 2023.
Sophie Khan Levy confirmed ‘EastEnders’ exit and pregnancyLevy’s last scenes in the show came along with the disastrous wedding sequence for Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins). Videos shared online by the official Instagram account showed the entire ‘EastEnders’ team showering Sophie Levy with love as they cheered her on for the next big chapter of her life.
The caption to the video read, “@sophiekhanlevy’s final day on EastEnders was an emotional one. From the moment she arrived, Priya has been an unforgettable character and leaves behind a Walford legacy to be proud of. We’re not crying; you are. #EastEnders.” As everyone cheered her on and shared how they will miss having her around, executive producer Ben Wadey emerged from the group. He congratulated Levy on the pregnancy and presented her with the Albert Square sign.
He then said, "We have just wrapped Sophie's last scene with us on EastEnders. Congratulations, Sophie. A massive thank you on behalf of everyone for an extraordinary three years. It's a really hard thing to come in and put on the shoes of a new character in the show and instantly become an icon. You've led so many amazing stories."
He continued, "You've had brilliant, unlikely partnerships with people like Martin, with Ian, and with Jean. I've been enjoying you actually driving Max Branning to have a heart attack by stressing him out so much. You've been extraordinary. You're a delight to work with. You're going to be very, very missed. I don't think it's a big spoiler to say that you're onto a probably more important adventure next. We wish you all the best, and thank you for being so brilliant."
Sophie Khan Levy thanks everyone for the love and support on 'EastEnders'The actress emotionally thanked everyone for all the love and support they had given her over the years and shared, "I actually don't know what to say. This has been like an incredible three years. You feel like family. I can't believe I have to leave, but I do because something is coming imminently. Hopefully, I get a bit of time. But you are all a joy."
She then added, "You make working such a dream, and I'm going to be so sad. But I love you all. Really, you've been, you've just been incredible, and I'm very happy to have been part of it." She then concluded her emotional note during the video by thanking all of the viewers and fans who had stayed by her side and supported her through everything. She finally closed off the chapter on ‘EastEnders’ by saying, "Thank you for having me, and let's see. Watch this space. Who knows if Priya will make a return? See ya. Wish me luck."
For the unversed, Sophie Khan Levy played Priya Nandra-Hart on ‘EastEnders’ for three years, from her debut in 2023.
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