Richie played Alfie between 2002 and 2005, before returning to the long-running BBC show in 2010. He left again six years later, but had a few short stints on screen throughout 2018. By January 2019, hed left again but executive producer Kate Oates has since assured fans that the door has been left open.
Who is joining EastEnders 2021?
HOLLYOAKS star Charlie Wernham is the latest big name to bag a role in EastEnders. With no shortage of drama lined up for 2021, heres everything you need to know about cast changes in the popular BBC One soap
Who is leaving EastEnders 2020?
Max Branning (played by Jake Woods) After 15 years on the show, Jake Woods (who plays Max Branning) has quit the soap but despite having a huge storyline BBC bosses will not kill him off (thank God). Ive had 15 wonderful years at EastEnders and have made some truly great friends.
Who is coming back to EastEnders?
Its a good day to be an EastEnders fan. The BBC has announced the return of one of the BBC soaps most popular characters in its 36-year history – Janine Butcher. Charlie Brooks first appeared as Janine in1998, succeeding Alexa Demetriou in the role.
Where did Alfie Moon go?
This comes after Alfie made a shock return to Walford in May 2018, after a two year break from the soap. He left Walford with Kat in 2016 after they won £1million on a scratch card and the couple moved to Spain.
Does Phil leave EastEnders?
Phillip Phil Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden. McFadden temporarily left the series in late 2003, then returned in April 2005 for a brief appearance before making a permanent return in October 2005.
Is Ben Mitchell leaving EastEnders?
Ben Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, who has been played by six different actors since his on-screen birth on 21 March 1996. Reid was written out of the series in 2017 and Ben departed on 12 January 2018. The character was reintroduced in 2019 with the role recast to Max Bowden.
Is Kat leaving EastEnders?
On 26 January 2020, Wallace was suspended from the soap for two months due to her off-screen behaviour; she ultimately returned to work when production of the series resumed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kat departed on 23 March 2020 and returned on 7 September 2020.
Did Alfie Moon get killed off?
Believing that he is dead, Hayley, Kat and Stacey discuss what to do to protect Hayley from going to prison. Kat privately says a tender goodbye to Alfie, kissing him and telling him she loves him. As the police arrive, they discover that Alfie survived and has left, taking Cherry with him.
How old is Phil Mitchell character in EastEnders?
29 year-old 29 year-old Phil made his first appearance in Albert Square, buying the mechanics, The Arches. Him and Grant have a brief fling with Julie Cooper.
Will Ben and Callum get married?
Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) and Callum Highway (Tony Clay) tied the knot in EastEnders tonight (May 11), and no youre crying. The popular duo – commonly known as Ballum – made their vows before their nearest and dearest in heartfelt scenes. You are the best looking man I know, said Ben.
What happened to Kat EastEnders 2020?
Kat was written out of the soap for around three months, however what was extended when EastEnders was halted due to the Coronavirus pandemic. She will be back on the Square soon after EastEnders returns to our screens on September 7 having been spotted filming, with Stacey Slater also making her return.
How old is Shane Richie?
57 years (March 11, 1964) Shane Richie/Age
What happened Hayley Slater?
EastEnders confirms Cherry Slaters exit Her on-screen mum Hayley was quietly axed in 2019 with actress Katie Jarvis returning to work as a security guard at a discount store in London. Actor Shane Richie said last October that he wouldnt be able to return in EastEnders in 2020 because he had “a busy year”.