EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith to become full-time dad after Gray Atkins soap exit

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BBC EastEnders legend Cheryl Fergison has a surprising new career 10 years after leaving the soap. The Heather actress was on the BBC soap from 2007 to 2012. She is now working as a singing teacher over Zoom, offering lessons for £60 a pop.

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 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 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 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.

Since the truth came out about Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer) and discovery of Tina Carter's (Luisa Bradshaw) body, the walls have been closing in on Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith). Wednesday 9 March's episode of EastEnders saw Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) finally see through Gray's lies. After standing by her beloved ex son-in-law and believing he could do no wrong, she eventually realised that Gray isn’t the innocent man she thought he was.

EastEnders fans have been calling for serial killer Gray Atkins’ exit for months - and left fuming every time the villain manages to escape justice.Gray stormed into Walford by murdering his wife Chantelle, who he was ritually abusing throughout their relationship. He pushed his spouse onto a knife and abandoned her to die - but she wasn’t his only victim.Gray went on to kill Tina Carter after she caught wind of his treacherous ways - before pushing Kush Kazemi in front of a Tube train.And it has been confirmed that Gray will finally meet his own sticky end this week.But the specifics of how still remain a mystery.Some eagle-eyed fans, however, think it’s one they’ve already solved - and certain they know how Gray’s story will finally end.Though the soap is keeping tight-lipped on how exactly Gray’s exit will play out, show boss Kate Oates promised that Gray is “finally exposed” this week as the BBC schedule shifts to 7:30pm Mondays to Thursdays.However, eagle-eyed fans spotted a key clue that Gray’s last day on set will come on Thursday, March 10.According to Gray’s fan Wikia page, this is the character’s final appearance.Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: “Last appearance 10th March ‘22...

EastEnders fans are used to seeing actor Roger Griffiths as Mitch Baker in the long-running BBC soap.Fan favourite Mitch didn't have the best start at family life, failing to stick around for his kids Chantelle and Keegan with partner Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley).However, the character has redeemed himself over the years, becoming more of a dad and learning to become more responsible with the introduction of his youngest daughter Bailey when her mum Dinah passed away.Mitch has since become a well-loved part of life in Albert Square since 2018, winning himself fans thanks to his bromance with Mick Carter and his loving relationship with ex-girlfriend Karen.His world is set to come crashing down this week as he discovers that Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) was responsible for his daughter Chantelle's tragic death.Fans may not realise it thanks to his youthful personality and good looks but Roger is actually 61 years old having just celebrated his birthday on February 6.Roger isn't just an on-screen dad and has three sons of his own - Troy, Tyler and Zain - with his partner Danielle Melville.As Mitch is set to take centre stage, Daily Star has taken a look into Roger's life away from Walford.Roger originally found his way onto TV screens when he starred alongside Lenny Henry in BBC One sitcom Chef!He played Everton Stonehead alongside Lenny's character Gareth Blackstock between 1993 until 1996.Chef! aired as 20 episodes over three series was created and primarily written by Peter Tilbury based on an idea from Lenny himself.Henry starred as Gareth Blackstock, a talented, arrogant, tyrannical and obsessed chef who has endlessly inventive insults for his staff, unknowing customers, and almost anyone else he encounters.

Since losing her cherished daughter Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer) in September 2020, EastEnders' Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) has loyally stood by her beloved widowed son-in-law Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith). Karen has believed the lawyer struggled to move on with his life as a grieving widower and single parent, and even gave her blessing for him to marry Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) at Christmas. But as the net closes in on murderer Gray this week, Karen finally starts to realise she might have been duped by his smooth lines and plausible explanations, and is seen tackling the evil lawyer in scenes that put her in grave danger.

EASTENDERS fans all have the same complaint about this week's episodes after a soap schedule shake-up. This week's major storyline revolves around Gray Atkins finally being unmasked as a killer and abusive partner.

EastEnders fans were enraged after BBC bosses slashed the nail-biting instalment of the popular soap as viewers anxiously wait for murderous Gray Atkins to be captured by police.During Tuesday’s edition of the long-standing show, fans were left on the edges of their seats as the nervously watched the tension build around the TV villain now that residents in the Square have started to discover his horrific crimes.As the disgraced solicitor continued to successfully evade the law, Kheerat called Chelsea Atkins to warn her that her killer husband is on his way to cause chaos in their family.But the devastating news was too late as the terrified mother returned to the ward where her son lay to find his crib empty without so much as a blanket taken to keep him warm.And it’s fair to say the controversial episode left viewers up in arms as the took to social media to share their fury online.One user penned: #EastEnders was tooooooo short tonight! 20 mins!? I need Gray gone, STAT!." Another added: "Eastenders was only 19 minutes long tonight ... It feels way to short and is quite annoying #EastEnders @BBC." A third fumed: "What are you lot doing? Finishes 11 MINUTES EARLY !! Yesterday it was the full 30 mins !! Finally Gray is getting found out and you short cut us [face palm emoji[ #EastEnders." But that wasn't the only thing that left viewers scratching their heads, as fans were baffled as to how the scheming legal professional managed to take their child without being caught.

EastEnders fans already know that the set has had a huge overhaul after undergoing a reconstruction. And on Monday March 8, EastEnders characters Sharon Watts, played by Letitia Dean, and Martin Fowler, played by James Bye, made an on-air comment, nodding to the fact the set has had a few changes. Moments after Monday's episode began with the shots of the new Albert Square, viewers saw Sharon's flat as she and Martin were walking together in the opening scene.

YESTERDAY's trip to Albert Square kick-started Gray Atkins' downfall after years of impunity. However, EastEnders fans couldn't help but notice a funny nod to the soap's new set in a scene involving Sharon Watts.

EastEnders fans are convinced that serial killer Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) will be caught out by his children Mack and Mia.The scheming solicitor will finally face his reckoning following his murderous actions in upcoming scenes.Over the past two years, he has been responsible for the deaths of his wife Chantelle Atkins, Tina Carter and Kush Kazemi.Little Mac and Mia were both at home the night Gray murdered their mother Chantelle and the pair have also been on the receiving end of his bad temper.Fans of the BBC One soap are now convinced that the two schoolchildren will share some vital information to expose Gray's crimes.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Mia and Mack are definitely going to be the reason Gray gets exposed. It’s copied behaviour all this lashing out especially Mack's."Another added: "I really want Mack and Mia to talk to Chelsea about Chantelle.

EastEnders favourite Tiffany Butcher (Maisie Smith) returns to Walford next week as her ex Keegan Baker (Zack Morris) struggles to come to term with what happened to his sister Chantelle Atkins.Fans of the BBC One soap are aware that scheming solicitor Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) murdered his wife Chantelle 18 months ago.He has since also killed Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) and Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) and he's set to be finally exposed in upcoming scenes.Recent events are on everyone’s mind as the residents struggle to process what happened with Gray.Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) and Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) reel from the truth about Gray leaving Keegan to do his best to support his family.Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) is left red faced however when he boasts about his brother Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Deol) trying to help, leaving Keegan feeling guilty for not protecting Chantelle.Later, Keegan reminds Mitch and Karen that it's little Mack’s (Isaac Lemonius) birthday coming up and suggests they celebrate, determined to help his family.Mitch thinks it’s time they tell Mack and Mia the truth about their dad.As they start to explain, it all gets too much for Karen and she rushes out of the room.Mitch struggles so Keegan steps in as the truth sets in for Mitch that he didn’t do enough to protect his daughter.A grieving Mitch lashes out at Karen, blaming her for not noticing the signs with Gray.Karen is deeply hurt at his comments and kicks Mitch out.Things turn tense at the Taylor household as Mitch tries to find somewhere to stay and Bailey Baker (Kara-Leah Fernandes) pleads with Keegan to intervene, unaware of how much he is struggling himself.Vinny and Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) rally around Keegan as he