EastEnders Newcomer Elijah Holloway’s Secret Brush with Fame on Reality Show

EastEnders newcomer Elijah Holloway, who portrays Harry Mitchell, has a surprising connection to the world of reality television. Before joining the BBC soap, Elijah appeared on the 2017 BBC talent show Let It Shine, where he had an awkward encounter with former EastEnders star Martin Kemp. During the show, Elijah, then 18, suggested that Kemp needed a “wooden” fragrance, which Kemp took as a slight on his acting. Despite the clumsy moment, Elijah has since joined the EastEnders cast, bringing a new dynamic to the Mitchell family. His character, Harry, is set to stir tensions in Walford as part of a new branch of the Mitchell family.

EastEnders Star Lands New Job as a Teacher After Being Brutally Axed from BBC Soap

Former EastEnders star Max Bowden, known for his role as Ben Mitchell from 2019 until his departure in 2024, has transitioned to teaching acting workshops after his exit from the BBC soap. Bowden’s contract was not renewed due to disputes with show executives and his off-screen behavior, which included a party lifestyle and complicated love life. He criticized EastEnders bosses after his departure, expressing his life changes and current focus on being a better person. Bowden is now hosting screen acting masterclasses, particularly on monologues, through The Actor’s Training Hub, iampro, founded by fellow EastEnders actor Charlie Brooks. Additionally, he offers acting lessons for £36 per session at a drama academy owned by co-star Jacqueline Jossa. The workshops cover script work, monologues, confidence building, and include a Q&A segment.

EastEnders Star Ricky Champ Lands New Netflix Role After BBC One Soap Exit

Former EastEnders star Ricky Champ, who portrayed Stuart Highway on the BBC One soap, has secured a new role in a Netflix production following his exit from the show. Champ shared a picture of himself in Italy, where filming is reportedly currently taking place, as he penned: “Not a bad place for lunch. #pantheon #bellaitalia.” While details about the project remain under wraps, this marks a significant step in Champ’s post-EastEnders career.

EastEnders Star Adam Woodyatt Lands New Role After Ian Beale Exit

EastEnders icon Adam Woodyatt, known for his portrayal of Ian Beale, has landed another lead role beyond Albert Square. Woodyatt is set to join the cast of The Lincoln Center Theater’s production of My Fair Lady, where he will play the role of Alfred P. Doolittle. The production will tour the UK and Ireland after its West End run later this year. Woodyatt expressed his excitement on Instagram, stating: “Can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be going on tour with @myfairladyuk.” (Digital Spy)

EastEnders Star Louisa Lytton Lands New Role Away from the Soap

EastEnders star Louisa Lytton, who recently returned to Walford in the role of Ruby Allen, has secured a new role in the UK tour of the mystery thriller The Girl on the Train. Based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins, the play centers on Rachel Watson, whose only escape from her mundane life is watching the perfect couple through the window of a train she travels on every day. Lytton will star as Rachel Watson, with her performances set to begin at Chester’s Storyhouse Theatre on April 15, 2025. The tour will also stop in Woking, Birmingham, Southend, Liverpool, and Leicester, concluding in Cardiff on May 31.

EastEnders Star Natalie Cassidy Lands Another Job Away from BBC Soap

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, known for her role as Sonia Fowler, has taken on a new role in the second series of the BBC drama Boarders. The series follows five talented black inner-city teens who receive scholarships to St. Gilbert’s, a prestigious boarding school. Cassidy will join Traitors US presenter Alan Cumming in the drama. In addition to this role, Cassidy will also appear in a Channel 4 project titled What’s The Big Deal?, a four-part series about trending consumer products. This brief hiatus from EastEnders follows a storyline where her character, Sonia, was charged with murder. The show’s producers support actors taking short breaks to pursue other projects.

EastEnders Star Jaz Singh Deol Reveals Huge New Job After Quitting Soap

Former EastEnders star Jaz Singh Deol, who portrayed Kheerat Panesar, has launched a new platform to help actors break into the industry through coaching and mentoring. The platform, named The Actor’s Path, focuses on sharing insights, knowledge, and experience, particularly for people of color in the industry. Deol expressed his excitement about the venture on Instagram, stating: “I’m very excited to share with you all @theactorspath.”

EastEnders Star Tony Discipline Lands New TV Job After Working ‘Normal Jobs’

Tony Discipline, known for his role as Tyler Moon in EastEnders, has landed a new TV job 11 years after leaving the soap. During his two-year stint on the show, his character was involved in dramatic storylines, including a love triangle and a near-fatal seizure. After his exit, Discipline worked in ordinary jobs as a firefighter and barman, expressing great satisfaction in serving the community. Despite his humble beginnings and disinterest in drama during school, he found a return to television in the BBC drama Doctors. In the new role, he plays David Marsden, a character dealing with marital issues. The episode featuring Tony Discipline is now available on BBC iPlayer. ter BBC One Soap Exit

Former EastEnders star Ricky Champ, who portrayed Stuart Highway, has secured a new role in a Netflix production following his exit from the BBC One soap. Champ shared a picture of himself in Italy, where filming is reportedly currently taking place, as he penned: “Not a bad place for lunch. #pantheon #bellaitalia.” While details about the project remain under wraps, this marks a significant step in Champ’s post-EastEnders career. (

EastEnders Star James Bye Announces New Job After Martin Fowler’s Death

James Bye, known for his role as Martin Fowler on EastEnders, recently left the show in a dramatic exit. During the live episode marking the BBC soap’s 40th anniversary, Martin tragically died after being trapped under a metal beam following an explosion at the Queen Vic. Post-EastEnders, James has quickly secured a new role, stepping into the shoes of the iconic Mr. Darcy in the theatre production of Death Comes To Pemberley. The production is set to tour the UK and Ireland later this year

EastEnders Star Ricky Champ Lands New Netflix Role After BBC One Soap Exit

Former EastEnders star Ricky Champ, who portrayed Stuart Highway, has secured a new role in a Netflix production following his exit from the BBC One soap. Champ shared a picture of himself in Italy, where filming is repohamp’s post-EastEnders cartedly currently taking place, as he penned: “Not a bad place for lunch. #pantheon #bellaitalia.” While details about the project remain under wraps, this marks a significant step in Creer.

EastEnders Star Adam Woodyatt Lands New Role After Ian Beale Exit

EastEnders icon Adam Woodyatt, known for his portrayal of Ian Beale, has landed another lead role beyond Albert Square. Woodyatt is set to join the cast of The Lincoln Center Theater’s production of My Fair Lady, where he will play the role of Alfred P. Doolittle. The production will tour the UK and Ireland after its West End run later this year. Woodyatt expressed his excitement on Instagram, stating: “Can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be going on tour with @myfairladyuk.”

EastEnders Star Louisa Lytton Lands New Role Away from the Soap

EastEnders star Louisa Lytton, who recently returned to Walford in the role of Ruby Allen, has secured a new role in the UK tour of the mystery thriller The Girl on the Train. Based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins, the play centers on Rachel Watson, whose only escape from her mundane life is watching the perfect couple through the window of a train she travels on every day. Lytton will star as Rachel Watson, with her performances set to begin at Chester’s Storyhouse Theatre on April 15