EastEnders Shock Exit: Roland Manookian Reportedly Leaving as Teddy Mitchell Faces Tragic Fate
EastEnders fans are bracing for heartbreak as reports suggest that Roland Manookian, who plays Teddy Mitchell, is set to leave the BBC soap following next week’s dramatic car crash storyline.
The actor, who only joined EastEnders earlier this year, has quickly become a fan favorite as the latest member of the legendary Mitchell family. But with chaos, betrayal, and tragedy closing in, it looks like Teddy’s time in Walford may soon come to a devastating end.
Teddy’s World Falls Apart
It’s been a relentless few months for Teddy, whose once-proud family life has imploded. After discovering that his ex-wife Nicola Mitchell had been hiding the truth about Shireen’s murder, Teddy’s already fragile bond with his son Harry was shattered.
Now, Teddy faces yet another crushing blow — the revelation that he’s not the biological father of his youngest son, Barney. The truth is even worse than he imagined: Zack Hudson (James Farrar) is Barney’s real father.
When the truth comes out, the fallout will be explosive — and deadly.
A High-Speed Chase Turns to Tragedy
ITV’s latest trailer teasing next week’s EastEnders episodes asks the chilling question:
“Who’s in danger?”
The teaser shows several cars speeding through Walford before one veers off a bridge and crashes into the river below. Among the passengers are Teddy, Harry, Billy, Honey, Nigel, and Zack — each caught in a chain of desperate choices and dangerous emotions.
When Teddy realizes that Harry is planning to take drastic revenge on Zack, he rushes to intervene. Spotting Billy Mitchell driving Honey and Nigel to the cinema, Teddy pleads with them to follow and help prevent disaster. Moments later, tragedy strikes — a car plunges into the river, and the screen fades to chaos as the survivors fight to save those trapped underwater.
Fans Fear Teddy Won’t Survive
While EastEnders bosses have kept quiet about who lives and who dies, the rumor mill is in overdrive. Many fans believe Teddy’s days are numbered after reports surfaced that Roland Manookian has joined a new TV project, The Island Apes.
On X (formerly Twitter), viewers shared their theories:
“Teddy’s actor has a new project coming up. It’d be a shame to lose him so soon, but it makes sense with this storyline.”
“If Teddy dies, it sets up massive fallout — Harry’s grief, Nicola’s guilt, and Zack’s redemption arc.”
“I think Teddy’s a goner. This feels like his final episode.”
BBC insiders have teased only that “some will be in danger” and that the aftermath of the crash will see a “scramble for survival.”
What Happens Next?
If Teddy’s death is confirmed, it will mark the end of Roland Manookian’s short but impactful tenure in EastEnders. His exit could serve as a major turning point for the Mitchells, igniting fresh storylines for Harry, Nicola, and Zack as guilt, grief, and revenge consume the family.
For now, all eyes are on next week’s gripping episodes — where one family’s tragedy could reshape Walford forever.