LACEY Turner has broken her silence after being praised for her performance during EastEnders’ live epsiode.

The actress stunned fans with her powerful performance as Stacey Slater for the landmark episode last Thursday.

She delivered emotional scenes just weeks after giving birth as Lacey’s co-star James Bye bowed out of the role of Martin Fowler.

Following her high praise, Lacey has now broken her silence on last week’s emotional episodes.

Taking to Instagram, she said: “Wow, what a week it’s been – Thank you so much for all the love for the live.

“The reaction has been overwhelming to say the least I’m still trying to find the words to thank all the people that made that happen!

“And like the rest of the nation I’m heartbroken.”

Lacey penned the tribute to James, 41, while promoting the next episode of her podcast We Started Here.

Fans flooded her with supportive messages, with one writing: “You are a truly amazing actress, Lacey.

“You show such raw & real emotion; you deserve every award going. You & James totally rocked the live show.”

A second said: “Honestly. I have cried so much. Your acting was amazing.”

“You were brilliant Lacey, you left us all in tears. Hoping you will do a podcast with James,” a third fan replied.

While a fourth commented: “You are just a complete force.”

Last week Lacey’s husband Matt Kay posted a gushing tribute to her following EastEnders’ live episode.

He said: “I am absolutely bursting with pride for my wife and the incredible job she did at work this evening.

“Her dedication and hard work shone through as she tackled an extremely tough challenge with grace and determination, especially considering she gave birth just five weeks ago.”

He called her camaraderie with co-stars and commitment to achieving her goals “inspiring”.

Lacey announced the birth of daughter Gipsy Olive on January 17, sharing pictures of her newborn with older siblings Dusty Violet, five, and four-year-old Trilby Fox.