TV Season & Spoilers recently reported the news of actress Lorraine Stanley leaving the role of Karen Taylor on EastEnders. The phenomenal performer had arrived in Walford seven years ago, as Keanu Taylor’s mother on the BBC One soap. Through her journey over the years, Karen had struck a chord with EastEnders fans and made a special place in their hearts as well as the Walford community. Thus, it will be really difficult for everyone to bid Lorraine (Karen) goodbye.
But sometimes difficult decisions need to be taken due to the demand of the circumstances. EastEnders makers reached the conclusion that Karen needed to be written out of the story as the character had reached a road block with no scope for progress in the storyline. Which brings us to the big question. What will Karen’s exit story be from the soap? Will she move away, or will the character meet it’s final end?
Karen Taylor’s Exit Story On EastEnders
Considering that Karen has always been deeply connected to her family and is so protective of them. It would feel very out of character for her to abandon Keanu during such a difficult phase in his life and move away. Moreover, there is no news about any of the other Taylors and Bakers leaving EastEnders. Thus, what ever happens will have to be focused solely on Karen. Given that tragedy is always waiting around the corner to meet one character or the other. Could this time Karen meet with one?
If Karen’s exit storyline involves a demise, not only will it give her a clean break from EastEnders, but also push the rest of the surviving characters into some new dramatic directions. For instance, Keanu has been making some really rash and chaotic decision. But if he was to lose his mom, it would be a real wake up call for him. Meanwhile, Bernie is trying to find her footing with her new job and friends group. A tragedy like that might really shake her.
There are many interesting ways the story could progress from here. So stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers for more EastEnders updates on what finally rips Karen Taylor out of the lives of her loved ones in Walford.