EastEnders legend’s shock exit after 38 years – but is she in danger?

LIFE as a businesswoman is nothing short of eventful and one Walford icon is reminded of how exciting it can be next week.

The EastEnders royalty gets an offer she can’t refuse and consider leaving Albert Square. How will those closest to her react?

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Sharon Watts has been part of life in the Square since 1985[/caption]

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But one offer could change everything[/caption]

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Should she trust Dorian?[/caption]

Sharon Watts (portrayed by Letitia Dean) has gone through a series of changes in recent scenes of the BBC One soap.

After asking for his hand in marriage, Sharon decided to give up on her relationship with Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) and both have decided to remain in touch only to co-parent their son Albie.

The blonde bombshell is one of Walford’s longest-standing residents as she has remained in the Square since 1985.

Could she be in the mood to turn over a new leaf?

This seems likely next week as, in scenes airing next week, Sharon is excited by flirty boxing promoter Dorian’s (Luke J. I. Smith) overtures and agrees to have a drink with him in The Vic to talk business.

Despite Sharon’s misgivings over his messy antics lately, she lets Keanu look after Albie while she goes out but he’s rattled to see her all dolled up.

Over their drink, Dorian tells Sharon there’s a job for her in Abu Dhabi, and she should jump at the chance, leaving her tempted.

This wouldn’t be the first time Dorian throws the offer at Sharon but will she really go for it?

In later scenes, Keanu is less than impressed to see Dorian give Sharon flowers and a kiss on the cheek.

He decides to take Albie out for the day without running it by her, and his mother Karen (Lorraine Stanley) takes great delight in refusing to tell Sharon where they’ve gone.

Later, Sharon storms over and threatens to call the police if Keanu and Albie don’t return soon.

Keanu arrives back in the nick of time, and a big row ensues as Sharon demands to know where they’ve been.

After their row, Keanu apologises to Sharon, but she insists they need a third-party arbitrator when they discuss Albie’s childcare arrangements.

Keanu, flanked by Karen, then meets with Sharon and her solicitor, and she drops a bombshell.

How will the hunk react to her announcement?

Could Dorian have sinister intentions for Sharon?

EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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Keanu is less than impressed by Sharon’s new friend Dorian[/caption]

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But how would he react if she left the Square?[/caption]