EastEnders’ Dotty Cotton star Milly Zero supported by co-stars as she delivers emotional goodbye to the soap
EASTENDERS star Milly Zero has officially said goodbye to the long-running soap.
The actress has played the role of Dotty Cotton in the BBC serial drama since 2019 but has now decided to leave Albert Square for “new adventures.”
Milly, 23, took to social media to post a string of images behind the scenes on the popular TV show.
Alongside a picture of the star posing by the street sign, she also posted a collection of snaps which featured more of her co-stars.
One picture shows a group of young actors together, which includes Shona McGarty as well as Danielle Harold who is also departing the soap later this year.
She also posted more snaps from her time on the set, which include holding drinks alongside the likes of fan favourite landlord Danny Dyer.
She was also seen wiping her eyes as she held a bouquet of flowers and cards from the cast as she filmed in her final scenes in the cafe alongside Diane Parish who plays Denise Fox.
She captioned the post with a long essay, but she hinted that she might make a return to EastEnders in the future as she wrote: “And thats a wrap on Miss Dotty Cotton & a big goodbye for now!”
Despite quitting the role after three and a half years on the soap, she had nothing but lovely words to say about her colleagues as she said: “I have never met such generous, kind, down to earth, hardworking and talented people in my life.
“I will always see you more like a family to me, as thats what you became. Thankyou for always being there for me and for making every single day truly special.”
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She also paid tribute to June Brown, who was one of the first stars to join the soap after it made it’s debut in 1985 as the chainsmoking gossip, Dot Cotton.
The actress wrote: “It was such an honour playing the granddaughter of legend Dot Cotton.
“Although she could be so MEAN, she had steel, loyalty and so much heart. I will always love Dotty and never for a second, did I take playing her for granted.”
Milly’s final scenes will air by the end of the year, shortly after the show airs the funeral of her character’s grandmother Dot Branning, played by the late June Brown.
This may not be the last we see of the character completely, with sources telling The Sun: “The door is being left open for her return.
“This is not a final goodbye for Dotty.”
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