Fans of EastEnders are buzzing with theories after it was reported that Jonny Freeman, 

who plays the sinister Reiss Colwell, has filmed his final scenes and will be leaving the show later this year. 

The actor, who has portrayed the creepy killer since 2022, is expected to exit in a dramatic fashion, 

with many fans speculating that his departure will be tied to the much-anticipated 40th anniversary week of the BBC One soap.

According to the Daily Mail, Jonny Freeman recently celebrated his exit with a leaving party at The Wellington Pub in Borehamwood, 

where a number of EastEnders cast members, including Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler), Aaliyah James (Avant Nandra-Hart), and Charlie Suff (Johnny Carter), were in attendance. 

The party marks the end of Freeman’s time on the show, but it also has viewers eagerly speculating about how Reiss Colwell’s character will be written out.

Fans of the show will recall that Reiss has been at the center of a gripping storyline involving the murder of his wife, Debbie. Although Sonia Fowler (played by Natalie Cassidy) is currently on trial for Debbie’s murder, it is actually Reiss who is the true killer. Reiss has kept his dark secret hidden, but in a shocking twist last November, Sonia’s sister Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) uncovered the truth. However, Reiss has gone to extreme lengths to cover his tracks, including imprisoning Bianca in a soundproofed lock-up to prevent her from revealing the truth.

With the storyline involving Reiss’ crimes heating up, many fans are now theorizing that his exit will be as dramatic as his reign of terror. Speculation intensified after reports surfaced of a crash involving a vehicle crashing into the Queen Vic pub, and with the soap’s 40th anniversary celebrations just around the corner, fans believe this could be the setting for Reiss’ final moments. Some viewers have even taken to social media to predict that Reiss will meet a tragic end in the upcoming anniversary week.

On X (formerly known as Twitter), one fan speculated: “Reiss Colwell takes his own life in shock suicide plot during 40th Anniversary week as his lies about Debbie’s death and holding Bianca captive in his lock-up storage warehouse FINALLY get exposed.” This theory has gained traction, with fans suggesting that Reiss will be consumed by guilt over his crimes and ultimately take his own life as the truth comes to light.

Other fans believe that Reiss might meet a different kind of end altogether. Could he be murdered by one of his victims or their allies? Given that Reiss has crossed so many people, including his own family, it’s not hard to imagine that someone in Albert Square might take matters into their own hands. With Reiss’ lies unraveling and Bianca’s imprisonment potentially coming to an end, his fate could be sealed in the most dramatic of ways.

While EastEnders producers have kept details about Reiss’ exit under wraps, the speculation about his departure has been a major talking point among fans. The 40th anniversary celebrations, which are expected to feature huge twists and explosive moments, could serve as the perfect backdrop for Reiss’ exit storyline. The milestone anniversary has already been teased to bring major drama and devastating consequences for several beloved characters, and Reiss’ exit could be one of the most shocking moments of the week.

The buildup to his departure has also been marked by Reiss’ increasing desperation to keep his dark secrets hidden. With the walls closing in on him and Bianca’s knowledge of the truth posing a serious threat, it seems like Reiss is running out of options. His role in the dramatic events surrounding Sonia’s trial for Debbie’s murder, along with the mounting pressure on him, suggests that his end will be anything but easy.

As the anniversary week approaches, fans can expect high-stakes drama and plenty of shocking twists. Whether Reiss meets his end at his own hand or through the actions of another, it’s clear that Jonny Freeman’s departure will be one of the most memorable moments in EastEnders’ 40-year history. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how the mystery surrounding Reiss Colwell and his crimes is finally resolved—and whether his fate will be as explosive as his on-screen presence.

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