All the EastEnders stars who quit in last year and why - Maisie Smith to Adam Woodyatt

EASTENDERS' Adam Woodyatt is looking slimmer than ever as it's been revealed he's in talks for a big money return to the soap. The 53-year-old has been on an extended break from the BBC show, appearing in I'm A Celebrity and performing on stage in Peter James' thriller Looking Good Dead.

Maisie Smith has reportedly landed a lucrative new television gig after quitting her longtime role on EastEnders last year. While the 20 year old isn't quite done with her soap days, as a first look for her return cameo has been released, it appears she has been exploring other on-screen opportunities. And according to The Sun Online, the actress will soon be starring alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay on the reboot of the show Friends Like These.The gameshow was initially hosted by best friends Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for two years on BBC before Ian Wright took over until 2003.

EastEnders fans are convinced Tommy Moon is set to become a child killer after he was seen packing a knife in his schoolbag.Left shaken by Phil Mitchell's prison sentence, viewers saw Tommy take matters into his own hands after being tormented by bullies in schoolTonight’s episode saw Tommy confront the bullies as they tried to break into Billy’s cash box.Assuming the worst as he catches the end of the altercation, Billy assumes Tommy was trying to steal from the cash box and goes on to tell his furious mum, Kat.As Tommy runs away he’s cornered by the bullies who threaten to hurt him if he doesn’t bring them £50 to school the next day.After Billy barges in and tells Kat he caught Tommy trying to steal from the cash box, livid Kat lashes out a Billy despite his attempts to tell her what happened.Feeling that there’s no one to help him with the thugs who are tormenting him and, Tommy takes matters into his own hands and packs the knife into his schoolbag.Fans took to Twitter to speculate, with many convinced he’s set to become a child killer. “Are they making Tommy the new Bobby.

EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, who played Tiffany Butcher for 13 years, has reportedly landed a huge deal with ITV’s Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay.The 20-year-old actress left the BBC soap in December last year after playing Tiff ever since she was just six years old, but will return for one more episode as Zack Morris also prepares to leave the show.She also competed in Strictly Come Dancing back in 2020 and replaced AJ Odudu on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Tour.Since her ‘Enders days, Maisie has made a few television appearances but has allegedly landed herself a gig alongside presenting veterans Vernon and Alison.Friends Like This was originally presented by dynamic duo Ant and Dec and sees two teams compete against each other for a holiday prize.It has been reported that Maisie will take on the role of team captain.A source told The Sun Online: “Maisie has just filmed a pilot episode and it's unclear if it'll air but it's a great sign. She's landing these kinds of shows after Strictly and EastEnders.”It seems the Essex girl’s charm has rubbed off on her co-stars: "Everyone thought she was really great on the show.

MAISIE Smith has bagged a huge new TV job after quitting EastEnders. The 20-year-old star left the BBC soap after playing Tiffany Butcher for 13 years.

EastEnders legend and I'm A Celebrity star Adam Woodyatt is reportedly 'in talks' to return to the hit BBC soap. The actor, from Southam, Warwickshire, has played the role of Ian Beale on the long-running soap since its beginnings back in 1985. Adam took an extended break from the soap in 2021.

EASTENDERS fans first met the Fox family back in 2016 - and they have been firm favourites on the soap ever since. The all-female family originally followed Denise and her two daughters, Chelsea and Libby - but has continued to grow over the years.

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EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt could be on the cards to make a surprise return to the BBC soap.Adam,53, who's played the show's Ian Beale from 1985 to 2021, is reportedly in talks with the show's bosses. The actor is reportedly being enticed back to Albert Square with a deal reputed to be up to £300,000, despite Adam revealing during his I'm A Celeb stint that he had "no plans" to return.Adam left the show in 2020 when his character Ian was poisoned by his pseudo lover Sharon Mitchell in a twisted revenge plot.The update comes after the veteran soap actor announced his split from Bev Sharpe, 56, in 2020 after 22 years together.The couple are still in the process of settling their divorce.

EASTENDERS icon Adam Woodyatt is in big money talks to return — to soften the blow of losing top star Danny Dyer. The actor, who plays Ian Beale, is being lured with a deal reputed to be up to £300,000 but a portion will go to his estranged wife.

EastEnders fans were first introduced to the Fox clan back in 2006.The all-female family consisted of single mum Denise and her two daughters Chelsea and Libby.Over the years, the trio have been joined by other family members.They've been at the centre of some of the BBC soap's most dramatic storylines and have become Walford icons.From murders, affairs, weddings and heartbreak, there isn't much the Fox girls haven't been through.Chelsea is currently dealing with the news that her new husband Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) has been arrested for the murders of Chantelle Atkins, Tina Carter and Kush Kazemi.While some of the Fox girls remain in Albert Square, Daily Star has taken a look into the lives of the stars who play the famous family members.Denise first arrived in Albert Square in 2006 and was introduced to viewers as single mother to Chelsea and Libby.She has gone on to marry three times over the past 16 years.Other storylines involving Denise include surviving a bus crash, losing her job, descending into poverty and a relationship with policeman Jack Branning (Scott Maslen).Actress Diane Parish previously married to IT specialist Sebastian Parish and the couple had two children together called Kaya and Kenya.She has since found romance in 2017 with the 'man of her dreams' Gerry Zucarello, and in 2020, the couple revealed that they were engaged after making the announcement on social media. Denise is Diane's second EastEnders role.

EastEnders beauty Maisie Smith sent her fans wild as she unveil a seriously glamorous makeover on her Instagram Story.Strictly star Maisie, 20, posed for the camera with her hair pinned back into a sleek bun as she posed in an oversized hoody in front of the camera.She turned her head around to show off her make-up free face and natural beauty as music played in the background for the glam video.Maisie then tipped her head forward and showed off her glam makeover as she looked back at the camera looking very different.The redhead's hair tumbled around her shoulders in glamorous waves as she styled them to frame her face, leaving her fans hot under the collar.Meanwhile, she also added a full face of make-up, adding dramatic eyeshadow, lashings of mascara and a slick of lipgloss to her plump pout. Maisie's gorgeous new look comes as she prepares to make a brief return to EastEnders next week as Tiffany Butcher after leaving earlier this year.

EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith is set to become a full-time dad after he departed the BBC soap as the villainous serial killer Gray Atkins. As viewers watched on in shock as the evil character was finally arrested and taken away by police, the actor has also revealed his reasons for choosing to bow out of the soap after three years. Toby, 31, welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Bonnie with his Emmerdale girlfriend Amy Walsh, 34, just after Christmas.

EastEnders star Toby Alexander-Smith could be set to join his girlfriend Amy Walsh in rival ITV soap Emmerdale. The 31-year-old actor's final scenes as serial killer Gray Atkins played out on Thursday night.Fans of the BBC soap watched Gray's reign of terror finally come to an end as he got arrested following a dramatic showdown with Whitney Dean (Shona McCarty).

EastEnders star Gurlaine Kaur Garcha posted an emotional video to Instagram after visiting a hospital in Malawi.The star, 28, who’s best known for playing Ash Kaur in Albert Square, said she felt “helpless and emotionally drained” after her experience delivering relief to people living in poverty in the African country with charity Khalsa Aid.The actress has been taking a break from her work on EastEnders, which she joined in 2019, to carry out the charity work and has been updating her 40,000 followers on her journey. Posting a video of herself wiping away tears as she spoke to the camera, Gurlaine spoke about how she felt grateful of her privilege and thanked the NHS for their work. Captioning the video, the star wrote: "On day four in Malawi we visited a hospital.This was by far one of the toughest experiences of my life.

EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith has revealed his reasons behind quitting the soap. Toby-Alexander Smith, who played serial killer Gray Atkins for three years, revealed that he left the soap to become a full-time dad.

EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith has broken his silence after his BBC soap exit as evil murderer Gray Atkins aired.Taking to Instagram after dramatic scenes saw Gray arrested for the deaths of Chantelle, Tina and Kush, Toby, 31, took to Instagram to bid Walford farewell. Posting a snap of himself overlooking the Albert Square set, the soap star wrote: ‘Goodnight Walford…you’ve been wild!’ He has also spoken out on his exit storyline, revealing he was pleased that fans finally got to see Gray being punished for his crimes.Toby, who recently welcomed his daughter Bonnie with Emmerdale star girlfriend Amy Walsh, went on to describe Gray’s downfall as a “satisfying ending.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Toby told Digital Spy: “I think all of the audience have obviously wanted justice for Chantelle, Tina and Kush for so long and it was important that we showed that justice and that comeuppance.” “There was no room for him to have an easy way out and it would have been wrong if they'd have done that.” “I do think, from the audience's perspective, it's a satisfying ending to the storyline." Meanwhile, Toby’s co-stars were quick to wish him well and praise him for his performances over the past couple of years.

EastEnders up until tonight (Thursday, March 10) - has revealed he has quit the soap to become a full-time dad. The actor opened up about his plans after Gray was finally caught by police after three years terrorising Albert Square.

TOBY-ALEXANDER Smith made his final EastEnders appearance tonight - and has revealed he’s becoming a full-time dad after quitting the soap. The actor has played serial killer Gray Atkins for three years but in tonight’s episode Gray was finally caught by police and carted off. Now the actor has told The Sun that he’s becoming a full-time dad to daughter Bonnie who he shares with girlfriend, Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh.

EastEnders viewers have finally witnessed the end of serial killer Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith).Fans of the BBC one soap were left on the edge of their seats on Thursday night (March 10) as the villain got his comeuppance following epic showdowns with multiple angry residents.Walford regulars have recently discovered that Gray murdered his wife Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer), Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) and Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadmi). In the dramatic episode, Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) tearfully wielded a baseball bat at her son-in-law after initially refusing to believe her son-in-law was a killer.

Strictly star Maisie Smith, who is no stranger when it comes to steamy selfies, has wowed fans once again with yet another pulse-raising image.The 20-year-old beauty regularly delights her social media following with daily updates to showcase a number of killer and on-trend outfit choices.Looking dynamite, the former EastEnders actress stepped out wearing extremely low hipster combat trousers showing off a glimpse of her underwear band and toned torso.The star who shot to fame on the BBC soap as Tiffany Butcher stunned in coordinated attire - including a two-toned blue army style jacket to match her bottoms.Ready for all weather conditions she rocked a large white knitted scarf as she captured her outfit for the day using her smart phone.Going for a cool and casual vibe, she popped on a pair of white trainers and an oversized set of headphones.Her stunning auburn locks were groomed into a sleek low ponytail that was centre parted.By way of makeup, she opted for smokey eye-shadow, contoured cheeks, groomed eyeborws and a rose-pink lip.Last week, Maisie stunned fans as she took to her grid with a jaw dropping snap which sent fans wild.Swooning fans dubbed the BBC bombshell "the sexiest woman on the planet" as she posed in her bra - in what appeared to be a public toilet.Parading her stunning figure, the TV star unzipped her pink hoodie as she exposed her gym honed curves in a grey Calvin Klein bra.Teasing fans she jokingly captioned: "Nice bit of bog roll for ya," as she struck up a racy stance in the large mirror of the toilets.One person quipped: "People would ave been fighting over that last year when supermarkets were running out."Others penned: "Absolute model Maisie", "Literal goals," and another commented: "By far