EastEnders favourite, Gillian Wright, has opened up about being forced to quit her role in this year’s panto, due to breaking her wrist.
The EastEnders star shared a statement to her fans, heartbroken at the news that she could no longer perform.
Gillian’s injury means that she can no longer play the role of the Wicked Queen as planned.
EastEnders star Gillian Wright quits her role in panto
Gillian Wright was set to play the part of the Wicked Queen in Kent’s pantomime, Snow White.
She was due to star in the role at the Central Theatre in Chatham.
However, the Jean Slater actress unfortunately broke her wrist and was only able to perform for the opening night.
She thought that she would still be able to continue with the panto but due to the extent of her injury, she has had to pull out of this year’s production.
Gillian has now had her wrist operated on but there is no longer hope of her carrying on with the show.
She has been advised to rest for four to six weeks, meaning that she will be resting for the course of the panto.
The role of the Wicked Queen will now be played by West End star, Samantha Hughes.
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Gillian has opened up about her injury
Taking to Instagram, Gillian has opened up about her injury and her departure from this year’s panto.
She shared a series of pictures sporting a sling and cast whilst dressed as the Wicked Queen.
She wrote: “Rehearsing a wonderful Wicked Queen in this lovely script, with these lovely people at Central Theatre in Chatham…
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