EastEnders fans on Reddit are discussing which actors regretted leaving the soap. That is because many stars found it hard to get ‘new’ work after they left. In fact, some viewers mentioned that Martine McCutcheon was certain to return if her character was not dead. Meanwhile, does leaving a stable role in the soap lead to a difficult career? Keep scrolling to learn more.
The Impact Of Exits
Fans are discussing which actors might be regretting leaving the soap. Viewers believe that Martine McCutcheon was happy on the show and loved her role. Martine played Tiffany Mitchell on the BBC soap. In her final storyline, she learnt that Grant had an affair with her mum, Louise.
Hence, she planned to flee Walford for a new life in Spain. But soon, Grant learnt her plan and snatched Courtnet. When Tiffany chased him, Frank Butcher’s car accidentally hit and killed her. In fact, viewers also believe that Gillian Taylforth was an actress who reportedly regretted leaving.
The other names fans discussed were Anita Dobson and Ross Kemp. Anita was a star who would have returned. However, she did not need the pay. Elsewhere, Ross was a regular who said he missed the stability of a steady job. In fact, viewers still talk about the massive impact of characters like Angie Watts.
What EastEnders Fans Are Saying On Reddit
A user said, “Steve Owen actor, certainly never regretted it, and I doubt he’d return. Martin Kemp openly said there was no way he’d stay there more than 3 years as you lose respect then. And he landed a 3 million pound deal with ITV. Neither Ronnie nor Roxy asksed for breaks. Samantha Womack said she was axed as Sean O Connor didn’t want misery and wanted a new direction. Pat Butcher, the actress, was hitting 70 on her exit so old age. Much less likely to return then as the actress was retiring.
Another said, “I would add John Altman. He said he got fired in the 80s by Julie Smith because he disputed the scripts and wasn’t a yes man. His only ever known work post that was his numerous returns. So if he’d behaved he could have possibly had a lifelong job.” Elsewhere, someone else wrote, “Danny Dyer 100% his negative spew on the show is because he regrets leaving and quitting frankly he was instantly forgotten, I think he thought Mick’s exit would ruin the show but people actually preferred it and he knows.”
Meanwhile, other names included Shona McGarty, with one saying, “If she isnt already, I think Shona will in time. I know she did Ghost Story and I’m a Celeb, but her singing career doesn’t appear to have taken off like she was hoping for and she now seems to spend the majority of her time going to any z-lister event she can or doing TikToks with her sister.
Adding further, the viewer said, “She was at the BAFTAs yesterday and is now touting herself for SCD.” Meanwhile, which actors do you want to see returning? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.