EastEnders fans have seen many beloved actors turn their back on the BBC soap set in Walford in search of new acting projects.
It can be hard to break away from a well-known television character they've played for so many years in turn for a fresh start elsewhere.But sometimes Albert Square's famous faces have taken a risk that's paid off massively in Hollywood, TV series, or working behind the scenes.So Daily Star has taken a look at some of the BBC soap stars who left EastEnders and became very successful in the world of showbiz.
Sam Strike was a hit with EastEnders fans as soon as he appeared on the soap back in Christmas 2013, as Johnny Carter, son of Mick and Linda Carter, and left in 2014.
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