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EastEnders' James Bye announces new job after Martin Fowler's death – and it's very different


EastEnders star James Bye's next move after his exit from the BBC soap following Martin Fowler's death in the Queen Vic explosion has been announced - and it's very different

During the live episode marking the BBC soap's 40th anniversary, Martin tragically died after being trapped under a metal beam following an explosion at the Queen Vic. After a decade of gritty storylines, it's going to be quite a switch to put on period clothes as one of literature's romantic leading men, but I can't wait for this new chapter to begin." Last week, in a heartfelt statement after his soap exit, he expressed his gratitude and sentiments, sharing: "Saying goodbye is not easy, but after 10 years at EastEnders and on the night of the show's epic 40th anniversary – the time felt right.

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