Eastenders stars to leave after three years, but fans are not happy | Soaps

Felix Baker’s star, Matthew James Morrison, who made history As Walford’s first regular drag, Tara MisuIt will come out Eastenders After three years, for the disappointment of fans.

The character made his square debut in 2022, arriving with Brother Finlay (Ashley Byam) and Dad Avery (Omar Lye-Fook, MBE).

Avery, as the spectators will remember, died shortly after connecting again With Mitch (Roger Griffiths) and Felix and Finlay decide to stay to meet their uncle.

Tara Misu was the first regular Queen Drag of the square, which made the character a path.

In more recent years, Felix moved to number 1 with Bernie Taylor (Clair Norris) and Chelsea Fox (Zaraaah Abrahams).

He also assumed a job like Barman in Prince Albert and in the episode tonight is the goal of drunk Harry Mitchell‘S (Elijah Holloway) rage.

But after three years, Felix will leave Walford, with the star Matthew that is said to be filming his final scenes soon, according to The sun.

A BBC spokesman told the publication: “We can confirm that Matthew will leave Eastenders later in the year.”

“We wish you all the best for the future.”

However, fans are devastated by the loss of the character, and many cite it as a “seriously wasteful potential.”

‘Felix deserved better !!! The only genre character in Eastenders Going feels disappointing … We need more stories about LGBTQ communities, no less, “KT wrote on Twitter/X.

Mark agreed, for renewal: ‘Seriously wasted potential. The best scene that Felix/Tara has ever had was squares of Phil Mitchell with full drag.

‘Not necessarily surprising but a little shame. I liked Felix, ” another fan wrote.

Felix’s departure is produced as the new boss Ben Wadey His mandate begins as executive producer.

“I am delighted to return to Eastenders at such an exciting moment for the show,” Ben said in September when it was anubed that he would take care of the series.

“Having grown up watching and loving Eastenders, I caused my passion for television, and I feel that I know Walford’s residents all my life, so carrying this iconic BBC soap to his next chapter is a real privilege.”

Metro has communicated with Eastenders to comment.

This article was first published on March 14, 2025.

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