EASTENDERS fans have ‘worked out’ when Bobby Beale will be leaving the soap after spotting a “tell-tale sign”.

The character is set to leave the soap in upcoming scenes after actor Clay Milner Russell, announcing he’d quit after five years in the role.

Leaked photographs from the set back in July promise a showdown between Bobby and Cindy Beale at the gravesite of Lucy, who Bobby killed in a gripping whodunnit 10 years ago.

Bobby, who was sent to jail for the murder, returned to Albert Square in 2019 (when Clay took over the role) has since been trying to make amends for what he’s done.

However, Cindy – who returned to the soap from the dead in 2023 – has been more hesitant to move past what happened.

With the exit now in motion, fans think the expected scenes that trigger his exit will take place as soon as this Thursday.

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Speaking on the Digital Spy forum, one fan shared the theory and added: “I can’t see him mentioned in upcoming storylines. The scenes at Lucy’s grave must be featured soon as they were filmed back in July.

“I can’t see where he can go after tonight’s episode really.”

“I think it’s likely Bobby leaves tomorrow but I don’t think we will see Jane and Masood,” added another.

The storyline comes as Bobby was pushed to the brink after discovering girlfriend/step-sister Anna (Mollie Rainford) was pregnant with his baby but was already in the process of having an abortion.

To add insult to injury, he discovers this after Anna finally gave in to her feelings for Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier), with Bobby catching the pair kissing.

A furious Bobby got into a scrap with Freddie in the middle of the Square upon the discovery.

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When he told the family, Cindy flipped her lid, believing Bobby had even attempted to deliberately get her pregnant, with his reaction to Anna providing the “proof” she needed that he hadn’t changed.

Branding him “weird”, she stood by daughter Anna, causing more friction within the Beale family.

Could this be what pushes the pair over to the final confrontation?

Bobby has been pushed to the edge after being betrayed by Anna and Freddie