EASTENDERS will pave the way for Max Branning’s exit next week as he struggles to cope in the wake of Linda’s rejection.
It was confirmed back in September that Max – who is played by Jake Wood in the BBC One soap – would be leaving in a huge new storyline. So what will his exit plot be and when is he leaving? Here’s the lowdown…
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What is Max Branning’s exit storyline?
EastEnders spoilers have revealed Max will continue to reel from his split with Linda and feud with Sharon next week – and wonder whether he has a future in Walford after all.
As Max mourns his relationship with Linda, his thoughts turn to his late daughter Abi.
Jack is quick to notice how miserable Max seems, but is too preoccupied with Denise’s disappearance to help him out.
After coming across a flyer, Max meets with a clairvoyant called Bea and breaks down during their meeting.
Later, viewers will see Max drowning his sorrows with a bottle of whiskey and stumbling around the Square.
The storyline will pave the way for Max’s exit, but EastEnders are keeping tight-lipped about the exact details.
So viewers will have to tune in for more information.
When is Max Branning leaving?
Jake Wood has already filmed his final scenes, which will air in mid-February.
The actor appeared on Good Morning Britain at the end of last year to reveal ITV’s 1 Million Minutes campaign advert to combat loneliness, which he directed.
When host Piers Morgan asked Jake when his EastEnders exit will air, the actor replied: “I think about mid-February, I am filming now for another two weeks so it will be about mid-February.”
Why is Jake Wood leaving EastEnders?
It was confirmed back in September 2020 that Jake would be leaving the soap in a huge storyline after 15 years playing Max.
He told fans at the time: “I have loved playing Max Branning who amongst other things in that time has had 4 marriages, 10 affairs, 4 children (2 dying from falling from the roof of The Queen Vic), been buried alive, watched unwanted DVDs at Xmas and perhaps most traumatising of all…shared a hot tub with Ian Beale.
“I have made some truly great friends whilst on the show and I’ll miss everyone there. I’m grateful they have left the door open for Max and I’m excited to see what new horizons are around the corner.”
Executive producer Jon Sen previously said in a statement about Jake’s departure: “Jake is a truly wonderful actor and EastEnders have been extremely lucky to have him for so long.
“We have a big storyline for Max that starts in the coming weeks and we are all very excited to see that play out.”
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