EastEnders Fans Predict Anna Knight’s Exit as Molly Rainford Bids Farewell After Two Years
After two dramatic years in Walford, Anna Knight is preparing to leave EastEnders — and fans believe they’ve already cracked how her story will end. The BBC has confirmed that actress Molly Rainford is exiting the soap later this year, and recent hints suggest Anna’s departure will tie neatly into her on-screen plans to start a new life abroad.
Molly Rainford Confirms Departure
News of Molly Rainford’s exit broke earlier this summer, with the BBC issuing a statement wishing the star “all the best for the future.” Rainford, who joined the show in 2023 as part of the newly introduced Knight-Beale family, quickly became a fan favourite thanks to her charm, compassion, and fiery storylines.
During her time on the Square, Anna has been at the centre of several major plots — including the shocking reveal that she’s Cindy Beale’s (Michelle Collins) daughter, a harrowing drink-spiking storyline, and her complicated love triangle with Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell) and Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier).
But now, her journey appears to be coming full circle.
Fans Spot Clues to Anna’s Exit
In Monday’s episode (October 27), available now on BBC iPlayer, Anna casually mentioned that she was saving “every penny” for her trip to Oz. That single line sent social media into overdrive.
Fans immediately jumped to the conclusion that Anna will emigrate to Australia in her final scenes.
One viewer posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“So Anna’s exit will be her emigrating to Australia in a couple of weeks. I wonder if Freddie will go with her? #EastEnders.”
Another fan joked:
“Is Anna dropping a hint about going to I’m A Celeb when she said ‘trip to Oz’? #EastEnders.”
The speculation intensified after it was confirmed that Bobby Brazier, who plays Anna’s love interest Freddie Slater, will also be leaving EastEnders this year. Many now believe the pair will depart together, possibly starting a new chapter in Australia — or perhaps rekindling their romance before saying goodbye to Walford for good.
Freddie Slater’s Exit Fuels More Theories
A spokesperson for EastEnders recently confirmed Freddie’s exit, saying:
“We can confirm that Bobby Brazier will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish him all the best for the future.”
Brazier, who joined the soap in 2022, is reportedly pursuing other projects. With both characters bowing out within weeks of each other, fans are convinced that Anna and Freddie’s stories will intertwine in a joint farewell.
Meanwhile in Walford…
While Anna plans her big move, chaos continues to brew elsewhere on the Square. The latest episode saw Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) drop a bombshell about her long-lost son, revealing that he isn’t Dennis Rickman’s (Nigel Harman). The revelation stunned Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace), who later caused uproar at The Vic by exposing Zoe’s lie in front of everyone.
At the same time, Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) and Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) grew more determined to help Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) search for the boy, with Ian even transferring her money to fund the search.
Amid all this drama, Anna’s quiet plans to leave Walford could easily be overshadowed — unless, of course, her farewell turns out to be more emotional than anyone expects.
A Bittersweet Goodbye
If fan theories prove correct, Anna’s decision to move to Australia will give her a hopeful, positive send-off — a rare luxury in EastEnders, where exits often involve heartbreak, betrayal, or tragedy.
After years of emotional turmoil and tangled relationships, Anna deserves a peaceful exit — and with Freddie possibly by her side, fans might finally get a happy ending.