EastEnders fans are buzzing with concern and curiosity over the sudden and prolonged absence of Lexi Pearce, the beloved daughter of Ben Mitchell and the late Lola Pearce. Last seen during the soap’s massive 40th anniversary week back in February, Lexi — played by young actress Isabella Brown — hasn’t appeared on-screen in over four months, and speculation is running wild.

For a character who was once at the center of heartbreaking storylines, including the devastating loss of her mother Lola and the imprisonment of her father Ben, Lexi’s disappearance feels both glaring and unexplained. Loyal viewers have taken to Reddit and social media, questioning the soap’s creative direction and wondering whether Lexi has been quietly written out or is due for a dramatic return — possibly with a new actress.

“Anyone know what’s happening with Lexi?” one fan posted. “She hasn’t been seen since the 40th anniversary and was rather absent prior to that too.” With Lexi turning 13 soon — the same age Lily was when she gave birth — some fans expected her to join Walford’s teen drama circle, which includes Tommy, Ricky, Denzel, Nugget, Avani, Amy, Lily, and Will. Instead, she’s been entirely off-screen.

Adding fuel to the fire, other fans pointed out that Lexi’s links to Amy and Ricky — her actual cousins — are rarely explored, despite EastEnders’ emphasis on family dynamics. “It’s weird they hardly hang out,” one viewer wrote, “especially when they started to build a connection with Amy before.”

While some fear a recast is inevitable, others are adamant that Isabella Brown should continue. “She’s a great actress and it’s refreshing to see a realistic-looking teenager,” a commenter wrote, referencing how many teen characters in soaps are played by older actors.

But here’s the twist — Lexi hasn’t been written out at all. In fact, according to Isabella Brown’s agency, she’s still very much part of EastEnders’ future. A statement from EJC Management last December confirmed, “Isabella Brown will continue to play Lexi Pearce throughout 2025.” They praised her dedication and hinted at big storylines still to come.

So why the silence? Some fans believe Lexi is simply being rested before her next arc begins. With Ben’s story currently quieter and Lola’s death still echoing through the family, it’s possible EastEnders is saving Lexi’s return for something major — perhaps even a storyline around grief, growing up, or reconnecting with her broken family.

Until then, the mystery remains. Is Lexi Pearce just waiting in the wings — or is Walford about to welcome back a new Lexi with “a different head”? Whatever the truth, fans are watching closely… and they’re ready for answers.