EASTENDERS star James Forde has broken his silence on being replaced by another actor in the role of Liam Butcher. Newcomer Alfie Deegan took over as the wayward son of Bianca Jackson and Ricky Butcher this week.
Liam surprised Tiffany and Whitney at Ruby’s, where they were enjoying a few drinks, and revealed that he’d been working in Germany as a mechanic.
Soap fans were outraged when the young Butcher looked remarkably different, but James - who played Liam between 2008 and 2015 - commented on Twitter: "Appreciate the love people but don't be upset. "I chose myself to be a builder and not an actor and I am genuinely happier than ever right now.
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