A social media post from EastEnders star Kellie Bright has left us absolutely terrified her character Linda Carter is leaving the soap.

Earlier today, it was reported that stars Maddy Hill and Danny Hatchard appear to be reprising their roles as Nancy and Lee Carter as they attend a funeral, presumably for a loved one.

Also in attendance at the funeral are Johnny Carter and Elaine Peacock (Charlie Suff and Harriet Thorpe) – though there is no sign of Linda Carter actress Kellie Bright…

With Nancy wearing flamingo earrings in pictures published by The Sun – a staple of Linda’s wardrobe – fans are concerned that the beloved landlady may be set to die, with the family attending her funeral.

It can also be noted that Elaine is wearing pink accessories, while the white coffin has a pink rose on top.

Also pictured at the funeral is Letitia Dean, who plays Linda’s best friend Sharon Watts.

To further add to this theory we are absolutely struggling to come to terms with, Kellie Bright recently posted a very intriguing image on her Instagram, that may suggest she has left the show.

Sharing what she got up to over the weekend, Kellie wrote in the caption: ‘This is not an AD. But I had to share this wonderful little find with you… On Saturday I went to @dalstonclay with two friends and had a “clay day” which started with YOGA and the meditation and then you create with CLAY!!!! As someone who loves making things it was literally my perfect day.

‘Huge thanks to Barnaby who runs it for making it so lovely and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone else who loves all these things. Oh and the day ended with a NSDR session (non sleep deep relaxation) which was incredible.’

In the picture right at the end, Kellie can be seen posing with a handmade bowl. Printed at the bottom, which has left us fearful, is a stamp that reads ‘The End’.

Of course, it could well be a fun little joke for Kellie to appreciate every time she finishes her cereal in the mornings, but the perfectly timed social media post has left many followers wondering if it’s a hint her time in the soap has ended.

Away from this theory, we know Mick Carter’s body still hasn’t been uncovered, so could the Carters be set to finally get answers after his disappearance at sea in 2022?

On top of this, EastEnders has previously set up location shots in order to throw viewers off the scent of what is really set to happen. Perhaps there won’t be a funeral at all!

Could viewers be set to welcome back Nancy and Lee, and say goodbye to Linda Carter? Or, is there more to the story?