Two days later, on Christmas Day, Johnny makes a video call via Skype to Linda to wish her a happy Christmas - this was Strike's final appearance in EastEnders. Linda then convinces Johnny to come home but on their way they stop off at London's Gay Pride event were Johnny meets Johnny agrees and contacts his university and is given permission to go on a gap year. Johnny later starts university, studying to become a lawyer but failed two of exams and this Linda went to see his tutor behind his back to try and get his marked changed. With the plan cued, Johnny returned home to break the news that he was moving out, which soon prompted Linda to admit her true feelings and finally make up with him. In early 2015, when In an episode dated 15 April 2016, Johnny stated, whilst he was in Italy, Johnny woke up in hospital one night in Venice. Johnny and his friends got drunk and stole a gondola and took it out on the Grand Canal. Linda finds it extremely difficult to come to terms with Johnny's sexuality, which leads to numerous arguments with Mick and Shirley. He had to work that night. With peace restored, the next logical step for Johnny was to find a boyfriend. He later has a massive row with Linda and then decides to leaves walford. Whitney tells Johnny that he needs to get a boyfriend so that everyone can accept it and move on with their lives, As a result of this Nancy and Whitney sign Johnny up for internet dating. Johnny was born premature. Jonathan "Johnny" Michael Carter is the son of Mick and Linda Carter, brother of Lee, Nancy and Ollie, and grandson of Shirley and Buster. The New Year saw Nancy, Johnny's sister, return to the family. Little did Johnny know that his mother had overheard the entire conversation... Would she be able to accept her son's sexuality? Published on : 3rd January 2014 5th January 2017 by Newsdesk 3rd January 2014 5th January 2017 by Newsdesk During a heated argument with Linda, Nancy let the cat out the bag and revealed that her brother was gay. Johnny stood up and sung "Just one Cornetto". The Carters tell him they want the money they paid Ted Reilly (who plays Johnny Carter) announced his departure from the soap on the 19th December 2017. Johnny eventually reveals his sexuality to Whitney, who is hurt as she feels that Johnny has been using her. Linda continued to argue and deny that Johnny is gay. A spokesperson for EastEnders said: "We can confirm Ted has finished filming with EastEnders and wish him all the best for the future". Now back in The Sqaure, what will Johnny's next chapter be? 46 Albert Square (The Queen Vic) https://www.bbc.co.uk/.../profiles/1ZgYPMQHz7S074jjCBBt1g2/johnny-carter
Johnny realises that Linda is not fully accepting of his sexuality when she invites Whitney (who she thinks is pregnant) over and tries to set them up, Johnny feels hurt and betrayed and a huge argument ensues.
This comes after a huge cast shake-up which was announced in October, with the departures of Abi and Lauren Branning, Ben Mitchell and Sophie Willmott-Brown, along with the reintroduction of characters Masood Ahmed, Woody Woodward, Melanie Owen and Tiffany Butcher. Poor Johnny! Johnny was furious about this and embarrassed her by telling her to sing on the karaoke, when he knew she had a bad voice. After some poor results though, Johnny opted from some time away from Uni, and went travelling with boyfriend Gianluca. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat.