'EastEnders' actress Babita Pohoomull, who plays beautician Preeti Choraria in the soap, is leaving the show early next year, it has been announced.
Pohoomull joined the programme just over a year ago, since then her character has briefly had relationships with Sean and Bradley.
According to Digitalspy, show producers decided to let the character go after she failed to make an impression on the audience.
A BBC spokesperson said: "Preeti will leave Albert Square in early 2008. We wish Babita all the best in her career."
Preeti will leave Walford after Mickey rejects her and she decides that there is nothing left for her in Albert Square.
