A big character is leaving Walford as she officially announces her departure.

Next week on EastEnders, Penny Branning is faced with a difficult decision - to leave her home in Walford. After the recent club crush incident, Penny's family has been quick to blame her for her sister Amy's injuries. To make matters worse, her own father Jack has made it clear that he would always choose Amy over Penny. Feeling ostracized and unwanted, Penny's frustration reaches a breaking point.

Accompanying Amy to a physio session at the hospital, tensions rise between the two sisters. When Amy becomes upset with her slow recovery, a heated argument ensues between her and Penny. Later, Penny makes the life-altering decision to leave Walford. She musters up the courage to break the news to her family, who are already trying to cheer Amy up with some much-needed support.

Speaking about Penny's decision, actress Kitty Castledine explains, "She's realized that even though she had no family in Paris, the family she has in Walford are turning against her. She can't seem to do anything right." Feeling abandoned and at rock bottom, Penny sees no other option but to start over in Paris. It's a place where she can escape the judgment and disappointment she feels from those closest to her.

However, just as Penny is about to leave, the truth about the club crush is finally revealed. In a shocking turn of events, it's revealed that Penny's sister Chelsea was the one responsible for the incident, not Penny. As the Branning family grapples with this new information, Jack is furious and demands that Chelsea turn herself in to the police. Despite her initial refusal, some tough love from Amy forces Chelsea to confess to her actions.

With Penny now cleared of any wrongdoing, the question remains - will she forgive her family for turning against her, or has the damage been done? Will she stay in Walford or leave for Paris as originally planned? Tune in to EastEnders starting Monday 14 October at 7.30pm on BBC One (or 6am on iPlayer) to find out.

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