EastEnders SPOILER: Max Branning looks reflective after Jack tells him to LEAVE Walford for good

EastEnders SPOILER: Max Branning looks reflective after worried brother Jack tells him to LEAVE Walford

His exit from EastEnders has been looming for some time.

And Max Branning, played by actor Jake Wood, looks set to wave goodbye to Walford after his worried brother Jack (Scott Maslen) tells him to leave for good.

In two images from Friday’s episode the siblings are seen having a tense conversation, with Max looking reflective as he nurses a drink.

Time to go? Max Branning, played by actor Jake Wood, looks set to wave goodbye to Walford on Friday after his worried brother Jack (Scott Maslen) tells him to leave for good

In typical EastEnders style, there’s sure to be lots of drama in the final lead-up to Max actually stepping away from the square.

And on Thursday night Max and Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) were seen getting into a fight in the Old Vic after Max suggested his wife Linda (Kellie Bright) was only with him out of pity.

Max had found out about Mick’s awful childhood abuse at the hands of Katy Lewis from his brother Jack.  

Sneak peak: In an image from Friday's episode the brothers are seen chatting ahead of Max's long awaited decision to walk away from the square after 15 years

Sneak peak: In an image from Friday’s episode the brothers are seen chatting ahead of Max’s long awaited decision to walk away from the square after 15 years

Friday’s episode is sure to pick up with the aftermath of the fight, with The Sun reporting that Jack will try and speak to his brother and tell him to leave for good.   

Actor Jake Wood filmed his filmed his final scenes in December and said a heartfelt goodbye to Max Branning as he shot his final scenes. 

Jake, who played Max for 15 years, took to his Instagram to share a farewell video as he walked around the famous BBC set.

He said ‘That’s a wrap’ as he thanked fans for their support as his time portraying the Albert Square businessman came to an end.

He added: ‘I’ll miss the place, it’s the people for me, I made some amazing friends and it’s been an incredible life changing experiences. 

Done and dusted: Last month, Jake said 'That's a wrap' as he thanked fans for their support as his time portraying the Albert Square bad boy came to an end

Done and dusted: Last month, Jake said ‘That’s a wrap’ as he thanked fans for their support as his time portraying the Albert Square bad boy came to an end

‘Thank you all for your messages of love and support, I have really appreciated all of that, who knows what the future brings? I just wanted to say goodbye to Max Branning and share this with you all.’ 

Although Jake is leaving, the show is set to welcome a new face shortly after it was revealed that Brian Conley is joining the cast.

He will join EastEnders as Sonia Fowler’s long-lost father, Terry Cant. 

Famously claiming he didn’t want to act in soaps – turning EastEnders down twice in the past – the West End star, 59, said he’s excited to join the show. 

Speaking on This Morning, he said: ‘I’m delighted to be part of the show. I finished watching Netflix in November, me and the wife look out of the window and go “oh, that trees still there”. To be part of the show is well and truly amazing.’

Talking about the show, Brian said he can’t give away any spoilers, but said: ‘My name is Terry Cant and he’s appearing for the next six weeks. 

‘I’ve got some scripts and I’m really chuffed how it’s turning out… I’m happy to be a part of such an iconic show. I’ve got a drum kit, so if anything dramatic in my house… “oh no, we’ve run out of toothpaste!” [does doof doof sound], I’m ready for it!’ 

Brian said his late father loved the show, adding: ‘It’s been part of my world, before I got the call before Christmas, I was catching up so I was really getting into it.’

EastEnders continues on Friday, 19th February at 8.00pm on BBC One.

New face on the square: West End star Brian Conley will play Sonia's long-lost father

New face on the square: West End star Brian Conley will play Sonia’s long-lost father