Ashley Byam: Last News

STUART Highway has been failing to cope with his postnatal depression. Things are about to get worse this week for the EastEnders undertaker. Get the lowdown.

EastEnders viewers were left "disappointed" on Wednesday's episode as fan favourite, Finlay Baker, played by Ashley Byam, left Walford. Finlay, who first made his appearance in July 2022, has recently found himself caught in a feud with the Panesar family after Vinny tampered his car. And in a further twist, it was revealed that Finlay wasn't the intended victim and it was in fact Eve Unwin, who has been having an affair with Suki Panesar, as she was supposed to drive the vehicle.

EastEnders fans have predicted that Ben Mitchell recorded Lewis Butler after his shocking rape confession.During Wednesday’s visit to Albert Square, viewers were treated to the panicle of the Londoner’s devastating sexual assault storyline after Phil Mitchell kidnapped the Irish hunk in an effort to get revenge for what he did to his son.In the nail-biting episode, the TV gangster held his son’s abuser at gunpoint as he demanded him to confess to his crimes in a grungy basement.READ MORE: EastEnders' Finlay Baker star Ashley Byam's forgotten role in Hollywood blockbusterAs he bent down to Lewis with his gun pointed firmly at his chest he finally got the admission he had been looking for. He asked: "Did you or did you not hear me say no? Well, did you?" to which the abuser glumly nodded as he held his head in shame.

EastEnders star Ashley Byam had a forgotten role in a huge Hollywood project.The actor joined the BBC One soap as Mitch Baker's estranged nephew Finlay earlier this year and was quickly thrust into a heartbreaking storyline.Arriving on Albert Square alongside his brother Felix (Matthew Morrison), the sons were left devastated by the sudden passing of their father Avery. READ MORE:EastEnders actor Nick Wilton once starred in naked advert with Gordon RamsayPortrayed by famous musician Omar Lye-Fook, the character died last month shortly after revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis to his brother Mitch following a sudden collapse.Alongside his brother Felix, who performs under the drag name Tara Misu, Finlay look set to stick around Albert Square.Having grown close to Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton), Finlay's relationship with his uncle looks set to be tested as the brothers attempt to set up their own business in Walford.But, where have viewers seen Finlay actor Ashley Byam before?Prior to his soap debut, Ashley landed his first big onscreen role in 2015, starring alongside Tom Hardy in the Kray Twins biopic Legend.A year later, he was cast alongside blockbuster names in The Legend of Tarzan.Directed by Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts filmmaker David Yates, the movie starred Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, Samuel L.

EastEnders favourite Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) is set to be reunited with his extended family who are soon to arrive in Albert Square.The BBC recently revealed that Mitch's estranged brother Avery Baker, played by musician and actor Omar Lye-Fook, MBE, will be pitching up in Walford with his sons Felix (Matthew Morrison) and Finlay (Ashley Byam)To mark the occasion, Daily Star has delved into the lives of the actors from the singing sensation to a Hollywood star they are definitely a talented bunch.READ MORE: EastEnders legend Big Mo Harris returns to Albert Square as other cast members exit Omar Lye-Fook, MBE is one of the three new cast members joining EastEnders as part of the Baker clan and will be playing Avery Baker.The music artist may already be familiar to many, who've seen the 53-year-old rise to fame with his hit chart-topping songs.One of Omar's most well-known song was his debut single "There's Nothing Like This" which reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart on re-release back in 1991. His other spectacular work include songs such as "Feeling You" and "Doobie Doobie Doo."Over the years, the musician has collaborated with a few of the music industry's biggest names, performing with the likes of Lamont Dozier, David Frank, Leon Ware and Stevie Wonder, and even Stevie Wonder.Omar and Stevie once sang ' Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing' together.On taking on the role as Avery, Omar Lye-Fook, MBE said: “I’ve been watching EastEnders since I was at school so it’s such a surreal experience to now be part of the show."I’m having so much fun and it’s an honour to be working alongside this incredible cast.”Ashley Byam will be taking on the role of Finley but it isn't his first rodeo when it comes to acting.

It's a week of shocks and secrets in EastEnders after Phil Mitchell's (Steve McFadden) prison feud turns deadly. Phil has made a serious enemy on the inside and he fears for his life as inmate Craig turns up the pressure and a fight breaks out. Later, DI Keeble (Alison Newman) visits to tell Phil he won’t be alive much longer unless he takes her deal to turn informant.

BBC viewers will see some new faces in Albert Square this summer as EastEnders welcomes three new characters to The Baker family. As Mitch prepares for a busy summer he will soon be shocked when he discovers his estranged brother and two nephews have turned up in Walford.Musician and actor Omar Lye-Fook, MBE will be playing Avery Baker, the charming older brother of Mitch.His character is described as almost always on the verge of causing trouble, and the stark opposite to his little brother.