Call the Midwife fans have been left devastated after a beloved star from the BBC drama has confirmed they won't be returning in the future…
March 01, 2023 - 11:04 GMT Francesca Shillcock Call the Midwife fans were left devastated upon hearing the news that Leonie Elliott will not be returning to the BBC midwifery drama. The actress, who plays Nurse Lucille Anderson on the show, confirmed the news on her Twitter with a heartbreaking statement.
Leonie continued:"I would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to the brilliant cast and our uber talented creative team: Heidi Thomas, Pippa Harris, and Annie Tricklebank. Thank you again for all your support, it is hugely appreciated. Super excited for what's coming next! Xxx." She also left her role as a nurse to travel to see her extended family in Jamaica, leaving her husband Cyril concerned that she would not come back after hearing the news she had begun working on a maternity ward in the Caribbean.
A second echoed this, tweeting:"Gutted. Loved Lucille, was so sad when Cyril came back alone. Thank you for representing on #CallTheMidwife Good luck with whatever comes next, hope you'll be back on our screens soon."
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