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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
EastEnders star sells home and moves into a caravan just weeks after being killed off on the soap
The actor has shocked fans by revealing his latest move following the death of his on-screen character Martin Fowler drastic change EastEnders star sells home and moves into a caravan just weeks after being killed off on the soap Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS star James Bye has sold his "forever home" and moved into a caravan with his family - weeks after being killed off on the soap. The 41-year-old star's wife, Victoria Bye, revealed the couple, their four children and two blind dogs are now living in the middle of a field. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 James Bye played Martin Fowler until earlier this year Credit: BBC 5 The actor with his wife Victoria Credit: Instagram 5 The family are making a major move Credit: Instagram Victoria wrote on Instagram: "It's official …because we've only gone and sold our 'forever home' "And not only that. We've done it so that we can move into a field - and into a caravan… "Yes, you read that right. A tin box on wheels with barely enough room to swing a cat let alone four kids + two blind dogs. S**t. "Now, you may wonder what in the hell we're doing (I know we do, both still I denial I think!)" James, 41, played beloved Martin Fowler from 2014 until he was killed off in the BBC soap's live 40th anniversary episode. He landed a new straightaway as the iconic Jane Austen hero Mr Darcy in the theatrical world premiere of Death Comes To Pemberley. His wife has now told of the "method to my madness" of moving into a caravan - to build their own house. Victoria revealed: "A dream we've long since had and just never had the time … or the belief that we could. "And yet somehow, when it feels like we've got more than ever on our plate, we thought. Sod it. It's now or never. This is our year for change. And so we are. "I mean, what's could go wrong?! (Er, right. Everything apparently. But let's just breeze over that bit & get back to following your dreams & all that gumph…) EastEnders' James Bye reveals his wife's reaction to soap exit - and the one demand he made to soap bosses "Because, really, it has been a bit of a dream of ours for a very long time. "And it's no surprise because both of our parents did the very same thing back in the 80's! And they survived! (just about!)" "In fact, James' sister was conceived in their caravan right on the foundations of the house they still call home to this day!" But Victoria insists she and James won't be conceiving any more kids in their new caravan home. She wrote: "And whilst there is a firm NO on any baby making shenanigans going on in our little love pad, the same belief & hope for something that we've built on our own is there. "It'll be an adventure. A messy, chaotic, mud filled ride - just us & our boys. And we cant wait. We might even get an alpaca. What the hell, in for a penny & all that… "So stick around for the journey you lovely lot - and please - any advice send our way. "Because in truth. We haven't got a bloody clue what we're doing." James' new move comes after his EastEnders co-star Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale, moved into a £93,000 motorhome in 2023, after he split from his wife of 22 years, Beverley Sharp. 5 The couple are moving into a caravan Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
EastEnders star sells home and moves into a caravan just weeks after being killed off on the soap
EASTENDERS star James Bye has sold his "forever home" and moved into a caravan with his family - weeks after being killed off on the soap. The 41-year-old star's wife, Victoria Bye, revealed the couple, their four children and two blind dogs are now living in the middle of a field. 5 James Bye played Martin Fowler until earlier this year Credit: BBC 5 The actor with his wife Victoria Credit: Instagram 5 The family are making a major move Credit: Instagram Victoria wrote on Instagram: "It's official …because we've only gone and sold our 'forever home' "And not only that. We've done it so that we can move into a field - and into a caravan… "Yes, you read that right. A tin box on wheels with barely enough room to swing a cat let alone four kids + two blind dogs. S**t. "Now, you may wonder what in the hell we're doing (I know we do, both still I denial I think!)" READ MORE ON JAMES BYE in the BBC soap's live 40th anniversary episode. He landed a new straightaway as the iconic Jane Austen hero Mr Darcy in the theatrical world premiere of Death Comes To Pemberley. His wife has now told of the "method to my madness" of moving into a caravan - to build their own house. Victoria revealed: "A dream we've long since had and just never had the time … or the belief that we could. Most read in Soaps "And yet somehow, when it feels like we've got more than ever on our plate, we thought. Sod it. It's now or never. This is our year for change. And so we are. "I mean, what's could go wrong?! (Er, right. Everything apparently. But let's just breeze over that bit & get back to following your dreams & all that gumph…) EastEnders' James Bye reveals his wife's reaction to soap exit - and the one demand he made to soap bosses "Because, really, it has been a bit of a dream of ours for a very long time. "And it's no surprise because both of our parents did the very same thing back in the 80's! And they survived! (just about!)" "In fact, James' sister was conceived in their caravan right on the foundations of the house they still call home to this day!" But Victoria insists she and James won't be conceiving any more kids in their new caravan home. She wrote: "And whilst there is a firm NO on any baby making shenanigans going on in our little love pad, the same belief & hope for something that we've built on our own is there. "It'll be an adventure. A messy, chaotic, mud filled ride - just us & our boys. And we cant wait. We might even get an alpaca. What the hell, in for a penny & all that… "So stick around for the journey you lovely lot - and please - any advice send our way. "Because in truth. We haven't got a bloody clue what we're doing." James' new move comes after his EastEnders co-star Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale, moved into a £93,000 motorhome in 2023, after he split from his wife of 22 years, Beverley Sharp. 5 The couple are moving into a caravan Credit: Instagram 5 Martin Fowler was killed off this year Credit: BBC
BBC News
08-05-2025
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- BBC News
From Martin Fowler to Mr Darcy - EastEnders actor's new role
He's best known for playing EastEnders' market stall holder Martin Fowler, who was dramatically killed off in the TV soap's live 40th anniversary episode in the Basingstoke-born actor James Bye has a new role as one of literature's biggest donned a tailcoat and breeches to play Mr Darcy in the crime thriller Death Comes to Pemberley, at the Mill at Sonning theatre in on the novel by P.D. James, the play is a sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and runs until 28th June before going on tour. "It's been a joy for me to spend so long playing Martin, this iconic character, and then to jump out of that and play another iconic character," said James."It's been a lot of hard work, but the play is amazing and I feel very honoured to be involved."James attended the Hurst School in Baughurst and Queen Mary's College in Basingstoke before forging a career in took over the role of Martin Fowler in EastEnders in 2014 and was involved in many dramatic storylines. James bowed out of EastEnders when his character died after being crushed by a girder in the Queen Vic pub, which had collapsed in an explosion."To leave the show on a live episode - to be honest I never thought they would trust me with something quite that huge," said James."It's not much different from being on stage - except the audience was in the millions rather than the hundreds!"It meant a lot for James to share his final scenes with Lacey Turner, who played Martin's true love Stacey."It was a perfect end to my journey on the show and I was very privileged to be part of it." In Death Comes to Pemberley, Mr Darcy and his wife Lizzy become a Regency crime busting duo as they try to solve a murder the night before a grand ball."We see them dragged through this horrific moment and how as a couple they work together - or perhaps not in certain cases - to try and keep their family together," said its run at the Mill at Sonning, Death Comes To Pemberley goes on tour to Windsor, Cardiff, Bath, Guildford, Bromley, Wycombe, Brighton and Richmond. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Metro
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders star's son, 1, rushed to hospital after trampoline accident
Former EastEnders star James Bye's infant son was rushed to hospital excessively vomiting after suffering a fall on a trampoline. Martin Fowler actor James and his wife of thirteen years Victoria share four children – Edward, ten, Louis, eight, Hugo, five, and Rufus, who turns two next month. Victoria runs an Instagram account documenting life events for the family, and told her 130,000 followers that Rufus had been hospitalised after their recent holiday. 'So, it all started earlier this week, when just before bed the boys were outside on the trampoline. And I've said it before, (and I'll say it again) Those bloody trampolines will be the end of me' she said. 'And as I'm watching, somewhat half-heartedly (let's be honest, I'm shattered, it's half term, James is working & there's only so many 'Mummy watch me's' I can take) when Rufus, who was happily playing with a trail of ants (whatever keeps him quiet) suddenly clambered up & in slow motion took a spin, promptly landing on his head. 'After much crying (and frantic checking of doctor Google) he seemed to be ok & calling it a day, I thankfully got them all to bed.' She called 111 during the night, and the youngster was subsequently diagnosed with gastroenteritis rather than concussion, with the rest of the clan then picking up the same bug. According to the NHS, gastroenteritis is a common inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Victoria continued: 'Over the next few days there has been a vom-fest the likes of which I've never seen before. 'I'm talking up the walls, in the door frame, all over the carpet & bum squits galore. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! 'Oh, and we were staying at James' folks at the time. With our blind dog who brought his own level of incontinence & then stood in the corner headbutting the wall.' More Trending James left the BBC soap in February in explosive scenes – quite literally. The Queen Vic pub blew up, and Martin was trapped beneath the rubble. Clambering through the wreckage to escape, he stopped for a heart to heart with ex-wife Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and was subsequently crushed by a falling beam. James has already landed a new role, playing Mr Darcy in a production of Death Comes To Pemberley. View More » The tour kicked off last night and continues until June 28th. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Coronation Street fans stunned by Charlotte Jordan's real accent: 'I didn't expect Daisy to sound like that!' MORE: British Soap Awards drops shortlist – and it's bad news for Coronation Street MORE: Beth Cordingly celebrates milestone with real-life partner who is an Emmerdale legend
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders star's son, 1, rushed to A&E after nasty fall and ‘violent vomiting'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS star James Bye's young son was rushed to hospital after projectile vomiting following a nasty fall on a trampoline. One-year-old Rufus's mum frantically called 111 in the middle of the night during the half-term break after he became violently ill hours after landing on his head in a garden tumble. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 James Bye and wife Victoria's son Rufus had to go to hospital during half term Credit: Life with the Byes 3 The youngster fell off a trampoline hours before being struck down by a sick bug Credit: Life with the Byes The doctor's diagnosis of gastroenteritis, rather than concussion, took her by surprise. But any doubts were soon swiftly put to bed, quite literally. She wrote on Instagram: "Now, it's fair to say I was a tad sceptical about this diagnosis. Especially with her stark warning at how contagious it was. "Needless to say. I then ate my words. "Over the next few days there has been a vom-fest the likes of which I've never seen before. "I'm talking up the walls, in the door frame, all over the carpet & bum squits galore." To make things more awkward, the family were staying with James' parents at the time with their incontinent dog. Reflecting on the ordeal, Victoria called it a "s**t show". James, 41, and Victoria were back up and running last week after the nasty illness, and the actor showcased a very different look following his EastEnders exit. He rocked a set of dashing sideburns and swept back hair - a look which was miles away from market trader Martin Fowler. EastEnders' James Bye lands a big-money role away from the BBC soap after Strictly fame There was a reason for it. His new role sees him take on iconic Jane Austen hero Mr Darcy in Death Comes To Pemberley. James previously said: "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." Written by P.D. James, the 2011 novel is a murder-mystery continuation of Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The stage adaptation is by Duncan Abel and Rachel Wagstaff, while it is directed by Joe Harmston. It also includes Endeavour star Sean Rigby as Colonel Fitzwilliam. Earlier this year soap fans shed tears as Martin died heroically following an explosion in the Queen Vic pub. The fruit-and-veg stall holder stayed behind to rescue his beloved ex-wife Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and the pair professed their love for one another before he died.
