Paul (Jonny Labey)

[tammyy2j]

I hope he is not killed off, as in could Ben kill again

[Dazzle]

I hope he is not killed off, as in could Ben kill again

Or he could be killed off to facilitate turning Ben into a tragic character in the hope of gaining the viewers' sympathy (yeah right)...

[lizann]

ben to kill him for his liver for phil

[Perdita]

ben to kill him for his liver for phil

[Perdita]

EastEnders star Jonny Labey has spoken about his exit from the show for the first time, promising that the best is yet to come for Paul Coker.

Digital Spy exclusively revealed today (April 19) that Paul will be bowing out from the BBC One soap after a one-year stint in Walford.

With EastEnders insiders tipping Paul for an explosive exit storyline, Labey has now urged the character's fans to stay tuned.

"WOW Thank you for your support but there's still SO MUCH to happen for Paul so don't lose hope, this is JUST THE START!" he wrote on Twitter.

EastEnders bosses made the decision to write out Paul quite a while ago, so Labey already has his next acting project lined up - bagging the lead part in upcoming play Verge of Strife.

Labey will be taking on the role of World War One poet Rupert Brooke in the production, which will be staged at the Assembly George Square Studios during the Edinburgh Festival 2016 this August.

An EastEnders spokesperson told Digital Spy today: "We can confirm Jonny will be leaving the show later this year. We wish him all the best for the future."

A show insider added: "Jonny is leaving in a couple of months as part of an explosive storyline. Bosses are keeping tight lipped about what's in store but there's plenty of drama in store for Paul before he leaves."

Fans will see Paul and his boyfriend Ben Mitchell finally go public with their romance at the Queen Vic next week, but it seems that a happy ending for the pair is now off the cards.

[Perdita]

EastEnders star Jonny Labey has spoken to Digital Spy about his upcoming exit from the show, revealing that he isn't ruling out a love triangle for Paul Coker, Ben Mitchell and Johnny Carter.

Paul will be leaving our screens in the summer after a one-year stay on Albert Square. Producers have promised a big exit story for his character, but the details have remained under wraps.

Hit play on our video above to see what Jonny had to say to us about his departure on the red carpet at the British Soap Awards 2016 last night (May 29).

The actor was full of praise for his "exciting" final scenes - and also spoke about that big fan theory that Johnny Carter could come between Paul and Ben now that he's returned to Albert Square.

Ben had an attraction to Johnny when they first met in late 2014, and although Johnny clearly didn't feel the same way, he has appeared slightly jealous recently while watching Ben and Paul from afar.

Could there be trouble brewing? Only time will tell...


Digital Spy

[Perdita]

EastEnders star Lin Blakley reckons that viewers could be left gasping at Paul Coker's dramatic exit from the show.

It was announced earlier this year that Jonny Labey's character Paul was being written out of the soap as part of an explosive storyline, but further details are being kept firmly under wraps.

Either way, his departure is sure to devastate grandparents Les and Pam, who have had their fair share of problems over the last year anyway.

"It's going to be awful," Blakley told Inside Soap. "Les and Pam will miss their grandson, but I will miss Jonny as he is such a dear boy.

"I would imagine it's going to be hell for Paul's boyfriend Ben, whatever happens, and I am sure there will be a few gasps from the audience who'll think, 'My gosh, I didn't see that coming!'"

Labey - who joined the show last year - was full of praise for his "exciting" exit storyline when Digital Spy caught up with him recently.

Digital Spy

[parkerman]

It was announced earlier this year that Jonny Labey's character Paul was being written out of the soap as part of an explosive storyline.

An explosive storyline!

[Perdita]

An explosive storyline!

Which will rock the cobbles of the Square and lives will never be the same again. Will you tune in for that one?

[parkerman]

Which will rock the cobbles of the Square and lives will never be the same again. Will you tune in for that one?

Probably not unless it also includes Jane and Ian being sent down for at least 10 years.