Lorraine Stanley won't watch 'EastEnders' again if her character is killed off.
Lorraine Stanley as Karen Taylor
The 47-year-old actress is set to bow out from her role as Karen Taylor after seven years on the soap but she refused to reveal details of her exit storyline after fans online speculated she'd die in the upcoming fire at Kathy's Cafe, though she admitted she hopes there will be a chance to return one day.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I hope the door will be left open for Karen. I can't say too much, but if they kill me then I would never watch 'EastEnders' again."
Lorraine was "sad" when she was axed from the soap but she's now looking forward to being able to try new things.
She said: "I was sad, it was a mix of emotions, it's sad but it's exciting as now I can go and do what I want.
"You can get a bit relaxed there and a bit comfortable. So I want to be out of my comfort zone."
One job the 'Chasing Shadows' actress hopes will come up is a role on rival soap 'Coronation Street' and she even knows what part she'd like to play.
She said: "Would I consider a rival soap? If I did, I think it would have to be 'Corrie' and I would have to be the new landlady. I'd be Gemma's [Winter] auntie, Bernie's sister. I'd be in their family and I'd take over The Rovers."
When it comes to saying goodbye to Karen, Lorraine hopes fans will remember her alter ego for her kind and generous nature.
She said: "I just want people to remember her as the best mum on the Square, a heart of gold, she'd give you her last fiver and would do anything for her kids - a bit like myself."