EastEnders' Teddy Mitchell actor 'drops hint' he's leaving soap as car plunges into lake

Just months after the devastating loss of Martin Fowler, it looks like could be set for another tragedy. In tonight's episode, Teddy Mitchell and Zack Hudson were seen veering off into a lake - and it looks like they both could be in danger. However, it seems like there may be a hint online that, who plays Teddy could be leaving the soap.

It's been a devastating week for Teddy, as he found out at the end of yesterday's episode that he . Zack had been keeping the secret for months, but he finally spilled all to Teddy's son Harry, who revealed the devastating news.

In tonight's episode, Harry knocked Zack unconscious before stuffing him in a boot and driving off. Fearing for what his son was about to do, Teddy hitched a ride with Honey, Billy and Nigel on their way to the cinema, telling them to follow Harry.

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As they caught up to him, Teddy removed Zack from the boot, explaining that he was going to take him for a chat. However, a frightened Zack woke up as Teddy was driving and screamed for Teddy to stop the car. He then tried to take over the wheel, causing the car to lose control and veer off into the lake.

Both characters seem to be in danger, but fans aren't so sure Teddy will survive the crash, after noticing a clue on Roland's IMBD page, which shows has upcoming drama The Island Apes.

In the 'upcoming' section on his profile, it says the drama is 'in development' but has no other information or air date.

One eagle eyed fan on said: "Teddy's actor has a new project coming up on his IMBD. It'd be a shame to lose him so early in the game."

After watching tonight's episode, more fans are certain Teddy will be the one in danger. Taking to X, formerly known as , one wrote: "I'm still convinced that Teddy dies. What was the point of the Barney paternity twist if they were going to kill Zack off. Also Sharon can't lose another relative ."

A second penned: "Zack survives and Teddy’s dead. no other acceptable option. ."

However, this morningr, who plays Zack - acted mysterious on as he was asked if he was going to survive by soap expert Sharon Marshall.

But what will the outcome be? Fans will have to keep watching to find out...

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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