Antiques dealer Anthony Moon is to leave EastEnders. The character, played by actor Matt Lapinskas, will head out of Albert Square after less than a year.

Confirming his exit, Matt said: "I'm having a fantastic time working on EastEnders and playing the role of Anthony Moon. Working with David Essex, Tony Discipline and the EastEnders cast has been an absolute pleasure."

He added: "Although I will really miss EastEnders and everyone involved, I am very excited about future projects and what is next for me as an actor."

Hot on the heels of Patsy Palmer, it's now been reported that June Brown, who plays Dot Branning, will be taking time off EastEnders to write her autobiography.

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Welcome to another slice of soap. A lot going on, so let's get on with it! Don't forget to try this week's caption competition. It's really easy. All you have to do is come up with a line to make us all laugh. You can enter as many times as you like.

EastEnders w/e Friday 4 May

Jay feels trapped at the Mitchell house and asks Shirley if he can move in with her.

Phil's not happy. Meanwhile, Carol's finding it hard to cope.

You can see full EastEnders spoilers in pictures here

Enders' talking point: EastEnders is facing criticism that it's too dreary and depressing again. This is due to the way Patsy Palmer, who plays Bianca, was written out. Do you agree? Do you think the BBC soap should be more uplifting?

The night saw some predictable winners in the viewer voted categories (such as EastEnders winning Best Soap) and some weird results in the panel voted section; how can Coronation Street's Natalie Gumede (who plays Kirsty Soames) win over Jamie Foreman in EastEnders? That makes no sense in my opinion.

It's another Slice of Soap so welcome to yet another busy week in soapland. Let's start by congratulating Coronation Street on a wonderful tribute episode to the late, great Betty Driver. That was beautifully done.

Don't forget to try this week's caption competition. It's really easy. All you have to do is come up with a line to make us all laugh. You can enter as many times as you like.

Let's find out what's happening in EastEnders, Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks over the next few days (spoilers ahead).

EastEnders w/e Friday 27 April

Fed up with Bianca’s persistent tardiness and constant complaining, Ian fires her from her job at the café. Dazed and confused, Bianca runs through the market after making a drastic and spontaneous decision...

Full EastEnders spoilers in pictures here

Enders' talking point: Patsy Palmer, who plays Bianca, is leaving EastEnders for six months. As a result, this family will be out of Albert Square for a while. Are you glad to see them go? Or do you think EastEnders will miss them?