Sophie Khan Levy leaves EastEnders after pregnancy announcement

9/24 @ 11:38am by Morten Nielsen

Sophie Khan Levy has confirmed she is pregnant as her final EastEnders scenes aired on Tuesday

The actress, 37, is departing after three years as Priya Nandra-Hart, while hinting that the character could return in future

Priya’s storyline involved a secret affair with Max Branning, followed by a pregnancy and a DNA test confirming his paternity

Cindy Beale pressured Priya to leave Albert Square, prompting her to travel to Leeds after rejecting support from Ravi Gulati

Fans have expressed disappointment at the soap favourite’s exit.