EastEnders has confirmed the exit of newcomer Roland Manookian, after just 18 months on the soap. The actor, who plays Teddy Mitchell , first arrived in Walford last summer when he was revealed to be the half-brother of Billy Mitchell.

Following the dramatic reunion, Teddy permanently moved to the Square with his two sons, Harry and Barney, and made a fast enemy of his cousin Phil by pursuing a romance with Sharon Watts.

Despite appearing more refined than his extended family, Teddy's 'Mitchell side' became apparent when he and Harry burnt down the Panesars' call centre after Ravi Gulati endangered Barney's life.

In recent weeks, Teddy has been dragged into a drug storyline after Harry and Kojo Asare became indebted to Ravi and his criminal associates. In an attempt to save Kojo,

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