EASTENDERS alum James Bye’s new job has been revealed – after the tragic death of alter-ego Martin Fowler. James, 41, played beloved Martin from 2014 until he was killed off in the BBC

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

EastEnders star Lacey Turner has said that she is 'heartbroken' as she broke her silence on her former on-screen husband Martin Fowler's death. Despite giving birth to her fourth child just over a month ago, Lacey returned to work on Thursday (February 20) to perform in EastEnders devastating live episode.

Now played by Alice Haig, Vicki Fowler, who was last seen on-screen in 2004, is set to make an appearance to attend the funeral of her uncle Martin together with her boyfriend Ross (Alex Walkinshaw) and their son Joel (Max Murray). "I am so excited," Haig said of her EastEnders debut.

EastEnders sees Martin's friends and family struggling after last week's tragedy, while another family falls apart.

BBC's EastEnders bid James Bye farewell when Martin Fowler was killed off during the 40th anniversary episode. His dramatic exit left fans wondering what he would do next, but it hasn't taken him long to find new work, as the star confirmed during a recent interview.

Actor Jasmine Armfield will reprise her role as Bex for a short stint five years after leaving EastEnders in 2020.

EASTENDERS fans cannot stop crying at the emotional aftermath of Martin Fowler’s death in today’s episode of the soap. The fruit and veg flogger – who was played by actor Jame Bye in the BBC

BBC One soap EastEnders viewers are convinced that a new romance is on the horizon for Ruby Allen and Zack Hudson in the wake of Martin Fowler's tragic death

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BBC EastEnders fans have 'worked out' who Stacey Slater's (Lacey Turner) new romance will be with following the tragic death of Martin Fowler (James Bye)