EastEnders' Toby-Alexander Smith explains reason he left BBC soap as killer Gray

Emmerdale with a new love interest after she went on maternity leave to have a baby. Amy's character Tracy exited the village to start a new new job in Nottingham.Her exit came after Tracy discovered her boyfriend Nate Robinson had slept with Fiona Murphy.Amy is due to return to Emmerdale after her maternity leave and there are reports that her real-life partner Toby-Alexander Smith will be joining the cast as a new love interest.

EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith is flogging customised videos to fans following his dramatic exit from the show. The actor who portrayed the BBC soap's villain serial killer Gray Atkins is charging £40 for the videos.

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday's episode as Maisie Smith returned as her character Tiffany Butcher for a "perfect ending" with Keegan Baker (Zack Morris).Tiffany made an emotional exit from Walford in December where she headed to Germany after she sent a letter to estranged husband Keegan, explaining that if he wanted to get back together to meet her at the station – but if he did not she enclosed divorce papers.The love letter was unfortunately intercepted by a meddling Liam Butcher, who didn't want his sister to get back with her husband, and he took the note out of the envelope and left the divorce papers inside.Tiffany made a return to Albert Square on Thursday's episode after learning that Keegan was struggling following the news that Gray Atkins had murdered his sister Chantelle. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

EastEnders fans have been left devastated after Keegan Baker decided to leave Albert Square as his estranged wife Tiffany Butcher returned to support him.Keegan has been struggling to cope after it was revealed that Gray Atkins, his brother-in-law, murdered and abused his sister Chantelle Atkins .Desperate to prevent Keegan from spiraling further out of control, Whitney Dean made a call for help, and tonight's instalment of the soap saw Tiff return to Walford.Tiffany burst into the pub while Keegan and a host of other punters were being questioned by police over the torching of Keegan's van on yesterday's episode.She shocked viewers by telling police that Keegan couldn't have committed arson as he was with her last night, providing an alibi for Keegan and deterring the coppers from pursuing charges. Keegan was left stunned by her reappearance, after their marriage imploded last year thanks to his fling with Dotty Cotton.Fans took to Twitter to react to her return as Keegan gets set to leave Albert Square."TIFFANY OMGGG SHE'S BACK!! she just saved Keegan's bacon #Eastenders."A second gushed: "KEEGANS FACE WHEN HE SAW TIFF NO MY LOVES <\3 #EastEnders""I can’t believe i'm seeing Tiffany right now.

EastEnders fans are convinced Whitney Dean will step up and adopt baby Jordan after Chelsea Atkins vowed to put him up for adoption.After discovering the truth about her evil husband Gray Atkins, a distraught Chelsea was seen hovering over Jordon’s crib as he lay in hospital.Earlier this week, fans saw Chelsea drop a bombshell on Whitney telling her she plans to put Jordon up for adoption to ensure no harm comes to him again.During the latest episode of the BBC One series, fans saw Whitney desperately try to convince Chelsea not to go through with it, pleading that she has plenty of love and help around her in Walford.Her passionate plight left viewers convinced Whitney could be planning to adopt Jordon herself.Fans took to Twitter to comment, sharing: “Whitney’s going to adopt Jordan isn’t she #EastEnders” A second agreed: “Why do I think Whitney's going to adopt Jordan?? #NeighbourhoodWatts #EastEnders”.While a third added: “Whitney adopt him pls #EastEnders”Walford residents are still reeling from the news about Gray's arrest and the truth about Chantelle Atkins, Tina Carter and Kush Kazemi being murdered.

BBC One viewers turned to their favourite soap last night but were confused by a major blunder. An announcer appeared to introduce the wrong EastEnders instalment and fans immediately turned to Twitter.

EastEnders is set for emotional scenes as Mick Carter turns to Janine Butcher as he struggles to come to terms with Tina's death. Only recently, Gray Atkins was finally arrested after he confessed to multiple murders and it has since sent shockwaves throughout Albert Square. On Wednesday's (16 March) episode, it sees Mick struggling with the aftermath of Gray's arrest as he thinks about what he could have done to save Tina.

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 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 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.