Lola to be written out of EastEnders as Danielle Harold leaves

Danielle Harold is leaving EastEnders.

The 23-year-old actress will exit the BBC One soap later this year after her character - the young mother Lola Pierce - is written out of story lines and the star has admitted "I'll miss everyone."

She said: "I've had the most amazing time at EastEnders having been involved in some exciting story lines, including giving birth in a live scene."

The TV babe first joined the soap four years ago as Billie Mitchel's loud-mouthed but lovable teenage granddaughter. Before entering in to acting, the young star was featured on the television series Jamie's Dream School in 2011.

She added: "I'll miss everyone here and am looking forward to the future."

Before Harold's acting career began she was featured on the 2011 television series Jamie's Dream School

However a come-back for Lola has not been ruled out, as Eastender's producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins said: "We all love Danielle and she and Lola have been a big part of EastEnders over the past four years.

He added: "Danielle is a fantastic actress and I genuinely look forward to seeing her shine in future roles away from Square."

Danielle will film her final scenes this year.