Joel Beckett quits 'EastEnders'

Published Sunday, May 7 2006, 11:01 BST | By Daniel Kilkelly
Joel Beckett quits 'EastEnders'

Joel Beckett

EastEnders star Joel Beckett has decided to quit the show.

The actor, who plays Jake Moon, will leave the soap as part of an explosive storyline later this year - however the door will be left open for a return in the future.

"I've thoroughly enjoyed my time in the show," Beckett told the Sunday Mirror. "It's been a great experience, one which I'll never forget. However, I now feel that it is the right time to move on and further my career."

"Joel has been a great asset to the show," executive producer Kate Harwood added. "We are planning an explosive exit for his character and we wish him the best of luck for the future."
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