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    EastEnders cast with ‘normal’ jobs now – chef, B&M security and scaffolder

    As EastEnders celebrates its 40th anniversary on air, Daily Star are taking a look at what some of the former cast are up to nowadays after leaving the BBC soap13:39, 19 Feb 2025Updated 13:40, 19 Feb 2025EastEnders: Joe Swash makes his return as Mickey MillerEastEnders has seen hundreds of cast members come through it’s sliding BBC doors during it’s 40 years on air – but what are some of them up to now?From Hollywood stardom to shunning spotlight, the BBC alum have been up to all sorts since shooting to fame on the long-running show. We’ve decided to take a deep dive into some of the stars who have gone back to ‘normal’ jobs away from showbiz after making their EE exit.In 2019, axed EastEnders star Katie Jarvis mysteriously left Albert Square after playing Hayley Slater. Then just months later she was spotted working the doors of a discount store.At the time, Daily Star Sunday exclusively revealed that was working as a security guard at B&M Bargains in East London. Katie, 33, told us that that she had turned her back on acting.Katie played Hayley Slater(Image: More

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    Emmerdale star Amy Walsh’s two famous sisters including pop icon and soap actress

    Emmerdale star Amy Walsh’s shot to fame after starring in Emmerdale, and she has followed in the footsteps of one soap star sibling while another is a much-loved pop star13:35, 19 Feb 2025Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh shares hidden secret about Tracey’s houseEmmerdale star Amy Walsh has become a household name after playing Tracy Metcalfe for a decade, but she actually has not one, but two famous siblings as well.Success clearly runs in the family for the soap icon, who first appeared on our screens in Emmerdale as Tracy back in July 2014. One of her siblings has also appeared in Emmerdale, while the other is an A-list pop star member of Girls Aloud, who gave her sister a sweet gift for her wedding.She was originally introduced as a love interest for Sam Dingle, and soon became a regular part of the show. The pair first met when Tracy worked on a chat line.Amy has two famous siblings(Image: More

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    Gogglebox Siddiqui family issue tragic death news with ‘sleep tight’ message

    Channel 4 favourites the Siddiquis have had a loss in the family and recently issued a joint statement on Instagram informing fans of the heart-breaking news11:28, 19 Feb 2025Updated 11:42, 19 Feb 2025Gogglebox: Siddiqui family discuss coronavirus in universities Gogglebox’s Siddiqui family have suffered a tragic loss.Fans of the Channel 4 stars have been sharing messages of support after it was revealed that they recently lost their beloved pet cat Rufus. The family shared a joint statement on Instagram to share the news.”Goodnight our beautiful boy Rufus. 15 and a half years wasn’t long enough, you were and always will be a big part of our lives.””The most chilled, cuddly and beautiful boy who made us a family right back at the beginning. Lots of memories that we will never forget and we are truly grateful to have known and loved you. Sleep tight our handsome Boy.”The family bid farewell to their cat Rufus(Image: More