EastEnders cancelled tonight as summer-long soap schedule shake-ups begin

The Irish Sun

3 days ago

EASTENDERS is off screens tonight as summer-long soap schedule shake-ups come into effect.
Viewers know the BBC soap usually airs on Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm.
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EastEnders viewers are set for a schedule shake-up
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The BBC soap won't be on screen tonight
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Viewers will need to adjust to a new schedule
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However, for this week fans will have to adjust to a schedule shake-up.
A 2026 World Cup qualifier between Wales and
Airing live from Brussels, coverage begins at 7.30pm and will end at 10pm - in time for
News
at 10.
It means EastEnders fans will instead get their Walford fix from Tuesday to Friday this week.
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Taking to Instagram, the show's account penned: "#EastEnders
schedule change!
"
This week's
EastEnders
will air Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There is no episode tonight. But don't despair, you can also watch now on
@BBCiPlayer
.
"
One fan commented: "Can't wait see you on Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday."
Another added: "I like
football
but I LOVE
EastEnders
!! Can't miss an episode."
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Meanwhile, a popular star
BBC
soap after four years in Albert Square.
EastEnders fans say 'someone's getting fired' as BBC soap accidentally reveals major spoilers
An
EastEnders
spokeswoman said: 'We can confirm that
Bobby Brazier
will be leaving
EastEnders
, and we wish him all the best for the
future
.'
A telly insider revealed: 'Bosses had a meeting with Bobby only recently as they had a plan in mind for a storyline, and it just so ­happened that Bobby was also thinking that now was the right time to look for other opportunities outside the show.
'The timing of the decision worked for both, but his final scenes are not for a while yet.
'The character has had a great run, but the time is now right for Bobby to look for other opportunities, and for EastEnders to wave goodbye to Freddie Slater.'
Furthermore, the 22-year-old's exit comes as new boss
EastEnders stars who've been on Strictly Come Dancing
Throughout its 20-year history, Strictly Come Dancing has welcomed several stars from BBC soap EastEnders. Here's a look at how some of them did over the years.
(Series One): Christopher played Alfie Moon's (Shane Richie) younger brother Spencer from 2002 to 2005. finished as runner-up in Strictly's first series.
Jill Halfpenny
(Series Two): Jill starred as Kate Mitchell in EastEnders from 2002 to 2005. She triumphed over Denise Lewis and Julian Clary to win the second series of Strictly.
(Series Four): Known for her role as EastEnders' Ruby Allen, Louisa took part in Strictly's fourth series. She finished in fourth place.
(Series Five): Letitia, who debuted as Sharon Watts in the show's first episode, took to the Strictly dance floor in series five. She finished in fourth place.
(Series 6): Kat Slater actress Jessie also competed in series 6, but was fourth voted out.
Scott Maslen
(Series 8): Scott, who plays Jack Branning, reached a respectable fourth place on Strictly.
(Series 8): Kara, who played Dawn Swann, won Strictly series 8 back in 2010.
Kellie Bright
(Series 13): Kellie - aka Queen Vic landlady Linda Carter - finished as the runner-up of series 13.
(Series 19): Rose won over viewers' hearts when she soared to victory in 2021.
(Series 21): Having joined the cast as 'Freddie Slater' in 2022, Bobby joined the 2023 Strictly line-up. He finished in third place.
(Series 22): Jamie, aka Jay Brown, won the 2023 Strictly Christmas Special - and has been signed up for the next full series.
This includes
In addition, Lacey Turner is taking a break as Stacey Slater.
Bobby scooped a National Television Award last year for rising star in the role.
EastEnders airs on
BBC One
and iPlayer.
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Bobby Brazier is set to leave the BBC soap
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