Lee Carter breaks Whitney’s heart on Valentine’s Day as he leaves Walford after telling her he doesn’t love her anymore

LOVE might have been in the air for some Walford residents but it was an evening of heartbreak for Whitney Carter after husband Lee upped and left her.

In scenes shown on tonight’s episode, the couple had put recent marriage troubles to one side as they went out for a romantic dinner to try and patch things up.

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But the night ended in heartbreak for Whitney after Lee left the restaurant, telling her he was going to get something for her.

But he didn’t come back, leaving Whitney to pay the bill and head home alone – where she realised her other half had done a runner.

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All seemed to be well as Lee met his wife at the Queen Vic with flowers and they headed to Beales for a romantic burger and chips.

Whitney assured her husband that they would find a way to get through their troubles – which included Lee hitting her across the face.

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Lee looked sad and uncomfortable as she told him how much she loved him but he kissed her hand and told her he’d left something at home for her.

But he didn’t return, and when she got home, she soon realised something was wrong when she saw the wardrobe and bedside table empty.

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Whitney then saw a note propped up against the pillow containing Lee’s wedding ring and a note that read: “I’m sorry, I just don’t love you anymore.”

And stunned fans of the show took to Twitter to share their shock at the Valentine’s Day storyline.

One wrote: “Lee & Whitney's relationship is/was one of the most interesting relationships that #eastenders has had in years. Just like that, it's done.

Another added: Lee is such a coward. Not having the balls to tell Whitney face to face on how he really feels, she's better off without him,” while another said; “Bye bye Lee! Poor old Whitney. That's a valentines to remember!”

The BBC announced last August that actor Danny-Boy Hatchard, who has played Lee since 2014, would be leaving the soap.

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