EastEnders Cast 2022: Iconic Originals and New Faces in 2023

Many will agree that EastEnders is a highly regarded soap opera that has maintained its immense popularity among British television viewers since it first aired over thirty-five years ago. The series takes place within London’s authentic but imaginary Albert Square district where incredible stories unfold around a diverse group of unique personalities. EastEnders garners widespread recognition for its ability to tackle social issues head on. Engaging audiences all around and earned countless awards along the way.one such example being periodic spin off series featuring favorite characters from past story arcs. The show also attains relevance beyond just airing through additional merchandise sold commercially or even featuring experiences like theme park rides.

In addition to its storylines EastEnders’ impressive cast lineup is essential to maintaining its enjoyment levels for viewers. These seasoned professionals and burgeoning talents breathe life into their respective characters with an unmistakable passion and skill. Consistent alterations in the drama through new characters added or established cast members leaving keep delivering excitement during each episode. This article delves deeper into EastEnders cast 2022 roster with any potential changes expected to unfold in 2023.

List of EastEnders Cast

The EastEnders Cast 2022

The full regular cast for EastEnders in 2022 consists of 65 actors, who play 66 characters (one character is played by twins). Here is a brief overview of each cast member and their character:

1. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale. The renown that comes with playing an original role can hardly be disputed in any field whatsoever – no wonder Kathy remains relevant in this popular show even after presumed death for more than ten years! Since returning in 2015 though she has maintained her significance. The proof? Kathy doubles up as both mom to Ian and Ben – showing that family ties matter here – while occupying grandma status to Peter, Lucy (deceased), Bobby, Lexi Louie, and Abi. And that isn’t all; through sheer hard work alongside son Ian they operate both Prince Albert pub seamlessly along with a successful catering business.
2. Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts. Sharon is another original character of the show, who is the adoptive daughter of Den and Angie Watts, the former owners of the Queen Vic pub. She is the mother of Dennis (deceased) and Albie, and the ex-wife of Phil Mitchell. She currently owns the Queen Vic pub with her husband Zack Hudson.
3. James Bye as Martin Fowler. Martin is the son of Pauline and Arthur Fowler (both deceased), and the brother of Mark (deceased) and Michelle. He is the father of Bex (with Sonia) and Arthur (with Stacey), and the stepfather of Lily and Hope. He works as a fruit and veg stallholder at the market.
4. Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell. A prominent character in the show is Phil, recognized by many for his tough persona and criminal inclinations. His parents Peggy and Eric are no longer alive while he has siblings Grant and Sam. Furthermore, he has two children to his name: Ben bearing an offspring with Kathy while Lisa bore him Louise. Moreover, it is with great honor that Phil declares himself a grandfather to Lexi – Ben’s daughter – as well as Peggy who happens to be Louise’s. He also has a son named Raymond (with Denise), who he recently discovered after a car crash that killed Raymond’s adoptive parents.
5. Kim Medcalf as Sam Mitchell. Sam is the sister of Phil and Grant, who returned to the show in 2021 after a long absence. She is the mother of Ricky (with Jack Branning), who she left behind when she fled to Brazil in 2010. She currently works as a barmaid at the Queen Vic pub.
6. Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler. Sonia is the daughter of Carol Jackson and Terry Cant, and the sister of Bianca, Robbie, Billie (deceased), Bex, Liam, Tiffany, Morgan, Rosie, TJ, Cindy Jr., Bethany, and Amy. She is also Martin’s ex-wife and Bex’s mother. She works as a nurse at Walford General Hospital.
7. Max Bowden as Ben Mitchell. Ben is Phil’s son with Kathy, who has had a troubled past involving violence, crime, prison, deafness, and coming out as gay. He is currently in a relationship with Callum Highway, a police officer who he married in 2021. He also has a daughter named Lexi with Lola Pearce.
8. Perry Fenwick as Billy Mitchell. Billy is Phil and Grant’s cousin, who is often seen as a hapless and unlucky character. He is the father of Lola (with Julie Perkins) and Janet and Will (with Honey Mitchell). He works as a funeral director at Coker and Sons.
9. Jessie Wallace as Kat Slater. Kat is the daughter of Charlie and Viv Slater (both deceased), and the sister of Belinda, Lynne, Little Mo, Zoe, Sean, and Hayley. She is also the mother of Zoe (who she initially raised as her sister), Tommy (with Alfie Moon), and Bert and Ernie (with Alfie’s cousin Michael Moon, deceased). She currently works as a cab driver for Khusrau Cabs.
10. Rudolph Walker as Patrick Trueman. Patrick is the patriarch of the Trueman/Fox family, who moved to Walford in 2001. He is the father of Anthony, Paul (deceased), and Denise, and the grandfather of Chelsea, Libby, Raymond, Pearl, Mia, and Mackenzie. He also has a son named Isaac Baptiste with his late wife Sheree. He owns a record shop called Trueman’s Treasures.
11. Shane Ritchie as Alfie Moon. Alfie is Kat’s on-off husband, who first appeared in 2002 as the landlord of the Queen Vic pub. He is the father of Tommy (with Kat) and Cherry (with Hayley Slater). He also has two sons named Bert and Ernie (with Kat), who he believes are his biological children but are actually his cousin Michael’s. He is currently on the run from the police after faking his own death in 2019.
12. Clay Milner Russell as Bobby Beale. Bobby is Ian and Laura Beale’s son, who was adopted by Jane Beale after Laura’s death. He is also the brother of Peter and Lucy (deceased), and the half-brother of Steven (deceased) and Cindy Jr. He killed Lucy in 2014 when he was a child, and later attacked Jane with a hockey stick, leaving her unable to walk. He served time in a young offenders’ institution for his crimes, and converted to Islam while in prison. He currently works at Walford East restaurant with his father Ian.
13. Bobby Brazier as Freddie Slater. Freddie is Kat and Alfie’s son, who was born in 2021 after Kat discovered she was pregnant following a one-night stand with Phil Mitchell. He is also the half-brother of Tommy, Bert, Ernie, and Cherry.
14. Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater. Stacey is the daughter of Brian and Jean Slater, and the sister of Sean and Kyle. She is also the mother of Lily (with Ryan Malloy), Arthur (with Martin Fowler), and Hope (with Max Branning). She suffers from bipolar disorder, which she inherited from her mother Jean. She currently works as an online influencer under the name Tara Misu.
15. Gillian Wright as Jean Slater. Jean is Stacey and Sean’s mother, who also suffers from bipolar disorder. She is also the grandmother of Lily, Arthur, Hope, Amy (Sean’s daughter with Roxy Mitchell), and Zack (Sean’s son with Ruby Allen). She currently lives at 31 Albert Square with her family.
16. Emma Barton as Honey Mitchell. Honey is Billy Mitchell’s ex-wife, who he married in 2006. She is also the mother of Janet and Will, who both have disabilities: Janet has Down syndrome and Will has dyslexia. She works as a shop assistant at Minute Mart.
17. Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox. Chelsea is Denise Fox’s daughter with her ex-husband Lucas Johnson, who is a serial killer. She is also the sister of Libby Fox and Raymond Dawkins, and the half-sister of Jordan Johnson (Lucas’ son with Trina Johnson, deceased). She works as a beautician at Blades salon.
18. Diane Parish as Denise Fox. Denise is Patrick Trueman’s daughter with his late wife Claudette Hubbard, who he did not know about until 2006. She is also the mother of Chelsea (with Lucas Johnson), Libby (with Owen Turner), and Raymond (with Phil Mitchell). She works as a shop manager at Minute Mart.
19. Grace as Janet Mitchell. Janet is Billy and Honey Mitchell’s daughter, who was born in 2006 with Down syndrome. She is also the sister of Will Mitchell.
20. Linda Henry as Shirley Carter. Shirley is Mick Carter’s mother, who gave him up for adoption when he was a baby. She is also the mother of Carly Wicks (with Kevin Wicks) and Dean Wicks (with Buster Briggs). She is Zsa Zsa Carter’s aunt and the sister of the late Tina Carter. She works as a barmaid at the Queen Vic pub and is loyal to the Mitchell family.
21. Jamie Borthwick as Jay Brown. Jay is the adoptive son of Billy Mitchell, who took him in after his father Jase Dyer was killed by a gang. He is also the boyfriend of Honey Mitchell, and the stepfather of Janet and Will. He works as a funeral director at Coker and Sons, and is also involved in Phil Mitchell’s criminal activities.
22. Scott Maslen as Jack Branning. Jack is the brother of Max and Derek Branning (both deceased), and the father of Amy (with Roxy Mitchell, deceased) and Ricky (with Sam Mitchell). He is also the stepfather of Abi Branning Jr. (Max’s daughter with Lauren Branning). He works as a property developer and a former police officer.
23. Freddie Phillips as Will Mitchell. Will is Billy and Honey Mitchell’s son, who was born in 2007 with dyslexia. He is also the brother of Janet Mitchell.
24. Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean. Whitney is the adoptive daughter of Bianca Jackson, who took her in after her mother Debra Dean died of a drug overdose. She is also the sister of Tiffany Butcher-Baker, Morgan Butcher, Liam Butcher, and Rosie Butcher. She works as a market trader and a singer.
25. Ellie Dadd as Amy Mitchell. Amy is Jack Branning’s daughter with Roxy Mitchell, who died of a drug overdose on New Year’s Day 2017. She is also the sister of Ricky Mitchell, and the half-sister of Abi Branning Jr.
26. Tameka Empson as Kim Fox. Kim is Denise Fox’s sister, who moved to Walford in 2009. She is also the mother of Pearl (with Vincent Hubbard) and Mica (with Gray Atkins). She works as a driving instructor and a former barmaid at The Albert.
27. Lillia Turner as Lily Slater. Lily is Stacey Slater’s daughter with Ryan Malloy, who she had an affair with while married to Bradley Branning (deceased). She is also the sister of Arthur Fowler and Hope Fowler, and the half-sister of Amy Mitchell (Ryan’s daughter with Roxy Mitchell).
28. Frankie Day as Ricky Mitchell. Ricky is Sam Mitchell’s son with Jack Branning, who she had after a one-night stand in 2009. He is also the brother of Amy Mitchell, and the half-brother of Abi Branning Jr.
29. Sonny Kendall as Tommy Moon. Tommy is Kat Slater’s son with Alfie Moon, who was born in 2010 after Kat had an affair with Alfie while married to Michael Moon (deceased). He is also the brother of Bert Moon and Ernie Moon, and the half-brother of Cherry Moon (Alfie’s daughter with Hayley Slater).
30. Isabella Brown as Lexi Pearce. Lexi is Ben Mitchell’s daughter with Lola Pearce, who was born in 2012 after Lola had a one-night stand with Ben while he was dating Jay Brown. She is also the sister of Janet Mitchell (Lola’s daughter with Peter Beale), and the granddaughter of Phil Mitchell and Kathy Beale.
31. Kellie Bright as Linda Carter. Linda is Mick Carter’s wife, who he married in 1995. She is also the mother of Lee (with Mick), Nancy (with Mick), Ollie (with Mick), Frankie Lewis (with Katy Lewis), and Albie Watts (with Max Branning). She works as a barmaid at The Queen Vic pub.
32. Harriet Thorpe as Elaine Peacock. Elaine is Linda Carter’s mother, who owns several pubs across London. She often visits Walford to help Linda with her family and business troubles.
33. Elliot Briffett as Bert Moon. Bert is Kat Slater’s son with Michael Moon, who was born in 2014 after Kat had an affair with Michael while married to Alfie Moon. He is also the brother of Tommy Moon and Ernie Moon, and the half-brother of Cherry Moon.
34. Cody Briffett as Ernie Moon. Ernie is Kat Slater’s son with Michael Moon, who was born in 2014 after Kat had an affair with Michael while married to Alfie Moon. He is also the brother of Tommy Moon and Bert Moon, and the half-brother of Cherry Moon.
35. Arayah Harris-Buckles as Pearl Fox. Pearl is Kim Fox’s daughter with Vincent Hubbard, who was born in 2015 after Kim had a one-night stand with Vincent while married to Ray Dixon. She is also the sister of Mica Atkins (Kim’s daughter with Gray Atkins).
36. Harry Farr as Ollie Carter. Ollie is Mick and Linda Carter’s son, who was born in 2015. He has autism spectrum disorder, which affects his communication and social skills.
37. Rocco Brenner as Arthur Fowler. Arthur is Stacey Slater’s son with Martin Fowler, who was born in 2015 after Stacey had an affair with Martin while married to Kush Kazemi (deceased). He is also the brother of Lily Slater and Hope Fowler, and the half-brother of Bex Fowler (Martin’s daughter with Sonia Fowler).
38. Michael Jose Pomares Calixte as Raymond Dawkins. Raymond is Denise Fox’s son with Phil Mitchell, who was born in 2016 after Denise had a one-night stand with Phil while he was drunk. He was adopted by a couple named Ellie and Greg Dawkins, who died in a car crash in 2020. He is also the brother of Chelsea Fox and Libby Fox (Denise’s daughters with Lucas Johnson and Owen Turner respectively), and the half-brother of Ben Mitchell (Phil’s son with Kathy Beale) and Louise Mitchell (Phil’s daughter with Lisa Fowler).
39. Lorraine Stanley as Karen Taylor. Karen is the matriarch of the Taylor family, who moved to Walford in 2017 with her children Keanu, Keegan, Bernadette, Chatham, and Riley. She is also the mother of Chantelle Atkins (deceased) and Bailey Baker, and the grandmother of Kayden Taylor (Keanu’s son with Sharon Watts) and Mia Atkins and Mackenzie Atkins (Chantelle’s children with Gray Atkins). She works as a cleaner at various places around the Square.
40. Danny Walters as Keanu Taylor. Keanu is Karen Taylor’s eldest son, who returned to Walford in 2021 after being on the run from Phil Mitchell for over a year. He is also the father of Kayden Taylor (with Sharon Watts), and the brother of Keegan Baker, Bernadette Taylor, Chantelle Atkins (deceased), Bailey Baker, Chatham Taylor, and Riley Taylor.
41. Clair Norris as Bernadette Taylor. Bernadette is Karen Taylor’s daughter, who is openly gay and has a crush on Tiffany Butcher-Baker. She is also the sister of Keanu Taylor, Keegan Baker, Chantelle Atkins (deceased), Bailey Baker, Chatham Taylor, and Riley Taylor. She works as a market trader.
42. Isabelle Smith as Hope Fowler. Hope is Stacey Slater’s daughter with Max Branning, who was born in 2017 after Stacey had an affair with Max while married to Martin Fowler. She is also the sister of Lily Slater and Arthur Fowler, and the half-sister of Lauren Branning, Abi Branning Jr., Oscar Branning, and James Branning (Max’s children with Tanya Cross, Lauren Branning, Kirsty Branning, and Rainie Cross respectively).
43. Tony Clay as Callum Highway. Callum is Ben Mitchell’s husband, who he married in 2021. He is also the brother of Stuart Highway and Jonno Highway (deceased), and the stepfather of Lexi Pearce (Ben’s daughter with Lola Pearce). He works as a police officer at Walford Police Station.
44. Roger Griffiths as Mitch Baker. Mitch is Karen Taylor’s ex-boyfriend, who she had two children with: Chantelle Atkins (deceased) and Keegan Baker. He is also the father of Bailey Baker (with Dinah Wilson, deceased), and the grandfather of Mia Atkins and Mackenzie Atkins (Chantelle’s children with Gray Atkins). He works as a barber at Blades salon.
45. Kara-Leah Fernandes as Bailey Baker. Bailey is Mitch Baker’s daughter with Dinah Wilson, who died by suicide in 2019 after suffering from multiple sclerosis. What makes her unique is her familial relationship with the late Chantelle Atkins, along with Keegan Baker. Furthermore, she shares a lineage with Mia Atkins and Mackenzie Atkins on a half-sibling level. An intriguing aspect to her character involves an avid interest in astronomy and science.
46. Mahalia Malcolm as Mia Atkins. Sweetness exudes from Mia who shares ties as Gray and Chantelle Atkins’ offspring alongside her sister Mackenzie. However, such a bright exterior blinds her from knowing about any mistreatment towards Chantelle by Gray. When tragedy strikes causing Chantelle’s passing- Mia struggles immensely as everything around transforms drastically. She is close to her aunt Kheerat Panesar, who tries to protect her from Gray’s manipulation.
47. Isaac Lemonius as Mackenzie Atkins. Mackenzie is Chantelle Atkins’ son with Gray Atkins, who was born in 2017. He is also the brother of Mia Atkins.
48. Shiv Jalota as Vinny Panesar. Vinny is Suki Panesar’s youngest son, who moved to Walford in 2019 with his brothers Kheerat and Jags. He is also the brother of Ash Panesar. He works as a mechanic at The Arches garage, and is also involved in Phil Mitchell’s criminal activities.
49. Balvinder Sopal as Suki Panesar. Suki is the matriarch of the Panesar family, who moved to Walford in 2020 after faking her death from cancer. She is also the mother of Kheerat, Jags, Ash, and Vinny Panesar, and the grandmother of Iqra Ahmed (Ash’s girlfriend). She owns a doctor’s surgery and a dry cleaning business, and is also involved in various illegal schemes.
50. James Farrar as Zack Hudson. Zack is Sharon Watts’ half-brother, who she discovered after their father Gavin Sullivan (deceased) left her a letter. He is also the husband of Sharon Watts, who he married in 2021. He works as a personal trainer and a former boxer.
51. Brian Conley as Tom “Rocky” Cotton. Rocky is Sonia Fowler’s long-lost father, who she tracked down after finding out that her mother Carol Jackson had lied to her about his identity. He is also the grandfather of Bex Fowler (Sonia’s daughter with Martin Fowler). He works as a photographer and a former con artist.
52. Ross Boatman as Harvey Monroe. Harvey is Dana Monroe’s father, who moved to Walford in 2021 after Dana started dating Bobby Beale. He is also the ex-husband of Sonia Fowler, who he had a brief affair with while she was married to Martin Fowler. He works as a fireman and a former footballer.
53. Delroy Atkinson as Howie Danes. Howie is Eve Unwin’s ex-husband, who moved to Walford in 2021 after Eve started dating Billy Mitchell. He is also the father of Denzel Danes (with Eve) and Reiss Colwell (with another woman). He works as a DJ and a former record producer.
54. Heather Peace as Eve Unwin. Eve is Howie Danes’ ex-wife, who moved to Walford in 2021 after Howie started dating Honey Mitchell. She is also the mother of Denzel Danes (with Howie) and Theo Hawthorne (with another man). She works as a singer and a former pop star.
55. Aaron Thiara as Ravi Gulati. Ravi is Nina Gupta’s stepson, who she adopted after marrying his father Ranveer Gulati in 2022. He is also the brother of Davinder “Nugget” Gulati (Ranveer’s son with another woman). He works as a student and a part-time waiter at Walford East restaurant.
56. Ashley Byam as Finlay Baker. Finlay is Mitch Baker’s son with an unknown woman, who moved to Walford in 2021 after Mitch tracked him down. Its’ worth mentioning that Mark Fowler boasts quite an impressive family lineage – his siblings include Chantelle Atkins (deceased) Keegan Baker, and Bailey Baker; while Mia Atkins and Mackenzie Atkins are counted amongst his half-siblings. On the professional front Marks’ talents shine through in his work as both a dancer and choreographer – positions that have garnered him immense respect in the field.
57. Matthew Morrison as Felix Baker/Tara Misu. Felix is Mitch Baker’s son with an unknown woman, who moved to Walford in 2021 after Mitch tracked him down. As one of the key players in this series’ storyline. It’s no surprise that this character has a complex web of family ties to others on screen. He shares relationships with several half- or full siblings: among them are Keegan Baker and Bailey Baker; unfortunately chalked up among his siblings now deceased is Chantelle Atkins. Also related through their shared maternal parentage are Mia and Mackenzie Atkins – both of whom call him their half brother. He works as an online influencer under the name Tara Misu, which he uses to catfish Stacey Slater.
58. Jaden Ladega as Denzel Danes. Denzel is Eve Unwin’s son with Howie Danes, who moved to Walford in 2021 after Eve started dating Billy Mitchell. He is also the brother of Reiss Colwell (Howie’s son with another woman) and Theo Hawthorne (Eve’s son with another man). He works as a student and a part-time DJ.
59. Juhaim Rasul Choudhury as Davinder “Nugget” Gulati. Nugget is Ranveer Gulati’s son with an unknown woman, who moved to Walford in 2021 after Ranveer married Nina Gupta. He is also the brother of Ravi Gulati (Ranveer’s son with another woman). He works as a student and a part-time mechanic at The Arches garage.
60. Navin Chowdhry as Nish Panesar. Nish is Suki Panesar’s husband and the father of the Panesar children, who moved to Walford in 2022 after being released from prison. He is also the father-in-law of Iqra Ahmed (Ash’s girlfriend). He works as a businessman and a former drug dealer.
61. Jonny Freeman as Reiss Colwell. Reiss is Howie Danes’ son with an unknown woman, who moved to Walford in 2022 after Howie started dating Honey Mitchell. He is also the brother of Denzel Danes (Howie’s son with Eve Unwin) and Theo Hawthorne (Eve’s son with another man). He works as a student and a part-time rapper.
62. William Ellis as Theo Hawthorne. Theo is Eve Unwin’s son with an unknown man, who moved to Walford in 2022 after Eve started dating Billy Mitchell. He is also the brother of Denzel Danes (Eve’s son with Howie Danes) and Reiss Colwell (Howie’s son with another woman). He works as a student and a part-time model.
63. Colin Salmon as George Knight. George, a successful businessman and former politician, is the proud father of Gina Knight and Anna Knight. His daughters relocated to Walford in 2022 after Gina began seeing Mick Carter, a local man. Additionally, George was previously married to Rose Knight who went missing under unexplained circumstances nine years ago.
64. Francesca Henry as Gina Knight. Gina is George Knight’s daughter and Anna Knight’s sister, who moved to Walford in 2022 after starting dating Mick Carter. She is also the ex-wife of Zack Hudson, who she divorced after he cheated on her with Sharon Watts. She works as a journalist and a former PR consultant.
65. Molly Rainford as Anna Knight. Anna is George Knight’s daughter and Gina Knight’s sister, who moved to Walford in 2022 after Gina started dating Mick Carter. She is also the girlfriend of Tommy Moon, who she met at school. She works as a student and a part-time singer.
66. Rudolph Walker as Patrick Trueman. Patrick Trueman, played by Rudolph Walker, first appeared on EastEnders on 13 September 2001. He has become a beloved character on the show, known for his charm and charisma. Patrick is a father figure to Denise Fox and has been married to Yolande Trueman, among others. He has also been involved in several dramatic storylines, including being assaulted in his own shop and suffering two strokes.
67. Ellie Dadd as Amy Mitchell. Ellie Dadd joined the cast of EastEnders as Amy Mitchell in 2022. Amy is the daughter of Jack Branning and Roxy Mitchell and is portrayed as a struggling schoolgirl. Despite her young age, Ellie Dadd has already proven herself to be a talented actress, taking on challenging storylines such as Amy’s mental health struggles.
68. Danniella Westbrook as Sam Mitchell. Originally portrayed by Danniella Westbrook, Sam Mitchell is a fictitious character from the BBC serial series EastEnders. Sam, who debuted as a 15-year-old teenager in July 1990, is the third Mitchell family member to make an appearance on the soap opera. She has been involved in several dramatic storylines, including eloping with Ricky Butcher and being one of the suspects in the Archie Mitchell whodunit.

List of EastEnders Cast 2023

Here is the full present regular cast for EastEnders 2023:

1. Molly Rainford as Anna Knight
2. Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell
3. Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale
4. Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox
5. Colin Salmon as George Knight
6. Diane Parish as Denise Fox
7. Cody Briffett as Ernie Moon
8. Frankie Day as Ricky Mitchell
9. Heather Peace as Eve Unwin
10. Balvinder Sopal as Suki Panesar
11. Linda Henry as Shirley Carter
12. Delroy Atkinson as Howie Danes
13. Shiv Jalota as Vinny Panesar
14. Tony Clay as Callum Highway
15. Matthew Morrison as Felix Baker/Tara Misu
16. Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater
17. Tameka Empson as Kim Fox
18. Jamie Borthwick as Jay Brown
19. Mahalia Malcolm as Mia Atkins
20. Max Bowden as Ben Mitchell
21. James Farrar as Zack Hudson
22. Rudolph Walker as Patrick Trueman
23. Isabella Brown as Lexi Pearce
24. Jessie Wallace as Kat Slater
25. Aaron Thiara as Ravi Gulati
26. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale
27. Scott Maslen as Jack Branning
28. Thomas Law as Peter Beale
29. William Ellis as Theo Hawthorne
30. Ross Boatman as Harvey Monroe
31. Grace as Janet Mitchell
32. Gillian Wright as Jean Slater
33. Isabelle Smith as Hope Fowler
34. Lillia Turner as Lily Slater
35. Jonathan Freeman as Reiss Colwell
36. Karah-Leah Fernandes as Bailey Baker
37. Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts
38. Elliot Briffett as Bert Moon
39. Shiv Jalota as Vinny Panesar
40. Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale
41. Michael Jose Pomares Calixte as Raymond Dawkins
42. Shane Ritchie as Alfie Moon
43. Lorraine Stanley as Karen Taylor
44. Emma Barton as Honey Mitchell
45. Isaac Lemonius as Mackenzie Atkins
46. James Bye as Martin Fowler
47. Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler
48. James Farrar as Zack Hudson
49. Jonny Freeman as Reiss Colwell
50. Sonny Kendall as Tommy Moon
51. Cody Briffett as Ernie Moon
52. Jaden Ladega as Denzel Danes
53. Jamie Borthwick as Jay Brown
54. Roger Griffiths as Mitch Baker
55. Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater
56. Clay Milner Russell as Bobby Beale
57. Bobby Brazier as Freddie Slater
58. Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean
59. Rocco Brenner as Arthur Fowler
60. Karah-Leah Fernandes as Bailey Baker
61. Rocco Brenner as Arthur Fowler
62. Claire Norris as Bernie Taylor
63. Mahalia Malcolm as Mia Atkins
64. Brian Conley as Tom “Rocky” Cotton
65. Shiv Jalota as Vinny Panesar
66. Jonny Freeman as Reiss Colwell
67. Shiv Jalota as Vinny Panesar
68. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale

Changes to the Cast in 2023

As we approach 2023, EastEnders followers can anticipate a few alterations to the beloved cast. While certain performers are preparing to exit the show, others are poised to make a reappearance or entrance. According to verified and rumored sources here are some examples of these upcoming modifications:

1. Lisa Fowler (Lucy Benjamin):

Lisa Fowler is making a shock comeback to EastEnders after leaving for Portugal with her daughter Louise and granddaughter Peggy Mitchell in early 2020. She is expected to bring plenty of drama to the Square and cause trouble between the happy couple, Sharon and Keanu.

2. Peggy Taylor:

Lisa Fowler will be returning to Walford with her granddaughter Peggy Taylor. Peggy is the daughter of Lisa’s daughter Louise Mitchell and Keanu Taylor. Born in December 2019, Peggy left Walford with her mother and grandmother to start a new life in Portugal. It remains to be seen if Keanu will be able to establish a relationship with his daughter.

3. Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter):

Yolande Trueman, Patrick’s ex-wife, is set to return to EastEnders after her departure in 2008. Patrick left Walford earlier in the year in an attempt to reunite with Yolande. There is unfinished business between them, and their reunion will be explored in the storyline.

4. Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf):

Sam Mitchell, played by Kim Medcalf, temporarily left Walford to run a hotel in Spain. However, she is expected to make her return as her son Ricky Mitchell is preparing to welcome his daughter with Lily Slater. Sam’s return is likely to coincide with this important family event.

5. Shirley Carter (Linda Henry):

Shirley Carter, a fan-favorite character, made a surprise departure from Walford following the apparent death of her son Mick Carter. She left with Lady Di the dog to stay with her daughter Carly Wicks and her family. Although actress Linda Henry is on an extended break, it has been confirmed that Shirley will return to the show. Her reaction to the new family in the Queen Vic, the Knights, is yet to be seen.

Who Left EastEnders in 2023?

The characters below left the cast of EastEnders in 2023:

1. DCI Samantha Keeble (Guest)
2. Ricky Butcher (Guest)
3. Scarlett Butcher
4. Edward “Jed” Chadwick (Guest)
5. Ryan Malloy (Guest)
6. Dr Ash Kaur
7. Vi Highway
8. Shifty Shiv (Guest)
9. Roxy Mitchell (Guest)
10. Duncan Boyd (Guest)
11. Lola Pearce-Brown
12. Lauren Branning (Guest)
13. Louie Beale (Guest)
14. Finlay Baker

Who Left EastEnders in 2022?

The characters below left the cast of EastEnders in 2022:

1. Iqra Ahmed
2. Mila Marwa
3. Kioni Marwa
4. Gray Atkins
5. Keegan Baker
6. Tiffany Butcher
7. Isaac Baptiste
8. Aaron Monroe
9. Nancy Carter
10. Peter Beale
11. Avery Baker
12. Rainie Highway
13. Roland Highway
14. Stuart Highway
15. Dana Monroe
16. Frankie Lewis
17. Dr Nina Gupta
18. Kheerat Panesar
19. Lofty Holloway (Guest)
20. Mary Smith (Guest)
21. Disa O’Brien (Guest)
22. Ian Beale (Guest)
23. Colin Russell (Guest)
24. Barry Clark (Guest)
25. Dotty Cotton
26. Jada Lennox
27. Alyssa Lennox
28. Mick Carter
29. Janine Carter

List of EastEnders Former Characters

Some of the most notable previous residents of Walford:

1. Adam Best acted by David Proud
2. Afia Masood acted by Meryl Fernandes
3. AJ (Amjad Jahangir) Ahmed acted by Phaldut Sharma
4. Al Jenkins acted by Adam Croasdell
5. Aleks Shirovs acted by Kristian Kiehling
6. Alice Branning acted by Jasmyn Banks
7. Amanda Best acted by Josie Lawrence
8. Amira Masood acted by Preeya Kalidas
9. Andrew ‘Buster’ Briggs acted by Karl Howman
10. Andrew Cotton acted by Ricky Grover
11. Angie Watts acted by Anita Dobson
12. Anthony Moon acted by Matt Lapinskas
13. Anthony Trueman acted by Nick Bailey
14. Archie Mitchell acted by Larry Lamb
15. Arthur Chubb acted by Ricky Norwood
16. Arthur Fowler acted by Bill Treacher
17. Ava Hartman acted by Clare Perkins
18. Ayesha Rana acted by Shivani Ghai
19. Barry Evans acted by Shaun Williamson
20. Belinda Peacock (nee Slater) acted by Carli Norris
21. Beppe Di Marco acted by Michael Greco
22. Bianca Butcher acted by Patsy Palmer
23. Billie Jackson acted by Devon Anderson
24. Bobby Beale acted by Eliot Carrington
25. Bradley Branning acted by Charlie Clements
26. Carl White acted by Daniel Coonan
27. Carly Wicks acted by Kellie Shirley
28. Carol Jackson acted by Lindsey Coulson
29. Charlie Cotton acted by Declan Bennett
30. Charlie Slater acted by Derek Martin
31. Chelsea Fox acted by Tiana Benjamin
32. Chrissie Watts acted by Tracy-Ann Oberman
33. Christian Clarke acted by John Partridge
34. Cindy Beale acted by Michelle Collins
35. Cindy Williams Jnr acted by Mimi Keene
36. Cora Cross acted by Ann Mitchell
37. Danielle Jones acted by Lauren Crace
38. Danny Pennant acted by Gary Lucy
39. Darren Miller acted by Charlie G Hawkins
40. David Wicks acted by Michael French
41. Dawn Swann acted by Kara Tointon
42. DC Emma Summerhayes acted by Anna Acton
43. Dean Wicks acted by Matt Di Angelo
44. Den Watts acted by Leslie Grantham
45. Dennis Rickman acted by Nigel Harman
46. Derek Branning acted by Jamie Foreman
47. Dexter Hartman acted by Khali Best
48. Dotty Cotton acted by Molly Conlin
49. Eddie Moon acted by David Essex
50. Ethel Skinner acted by Gretchen Franklin
51. Fiona Mackintosh (Tosh) acted by Rebecca Scroggs
52. Frank Butcher acted by Mike Reid
53. Garry Hobbs acted by Ricky Groves
54. Grant Mitchell acted by Ross Kemp
55. Greg Jessop acted by Stefan Booth
56. Gus Smith acted by Mohammed George
57. Harold Legg acted by Leonard Fenton
58. Hattie Tavernier acted by Michelle Gayle
59. Heather Trott acted by Cheryl Fergison
60. Jake Moon acted by Joel Beckett
61. Jake Stone acted by Jamie Lomas
62. James Willmott-Brown acted by William Boyde
63. Jamie Mitchell acted by Jack Ryder
64. Janine Butcher acted by Charlie Brooks
65. Jase Dyer acted by Stephen Lord
66. Jill Marsden played by Sophie Stanton
67. Jim Branning acted by John Bardon
68. Jodie Gold acted by Kylie Babbington
69. Joe Wicks acted by Paul Nicholls
70. Joey Branning acted by David Witts
71. Johnny Allen acted by Billy Murray
72. Jordan Johnson acted by Joivan Wade
73. Julie Perkins acted by Cathy Murphy
74. Kate Mitchell acted by Jill Halfpenny
75. Kirsty Branning acted by Kierston Wareing
76. Kyle Slater acted by Riley Carter Millington
77. Laura Beale acted by Hannah Waterman
78. Leon Small acted by Sam Attwater
79. Les Coker acted by Roger Sloman
80. Liam Butcher acted by James Forde
81. Libby Fox acted by Belinda Owusu
82. Lisa Fowler acted by Lucy Benjamin
83. Little Mo Mitchell acted by Kacey Ainsworth
84. Lofty Holloway acted by Tom Watt
85. Lola Pearce acted by Danielle Harold
86. Lou Beale acted by Anna Wing
87. Lucas Johnson acted by Don Gilet
88. Lucy Beale acted by Hetti Bywater
89. Lynne Slater acted by Elaine Lordan
90. Mandy Salter acted by Nicola Stapleton
91. Mark Fowler acted by Todd Carty
92. Masood Ahmed acted by Nitin Ganatra
93. Melanie Owen acted by Tamzin Outhwaite
94. Mercy Olubunmi acted by Bunmi Mojekwu
95. Michael Moon acted by Steve John Shepherd
96. Minty Peterson acted by Cliff Parisi
97. Morgan Butcher acted by Devon Higgs
98. Nancy Carter acted by Maddy Hill
99. Nick Cotton acted by John Altman
100. Nikki Spraggan acted by Rachel Wilde
101. Norman Simmonds acted by George Layton
102. Owen Turner acted by Lee Ross
103. Pam Coker acted by Lin Blakley
104. Pat Evans acted by Pam St Clement
105. Paul Coker acted by Jonny Labey
106. Pauline Fowler acted by Wendy Richard
107. Peggy Mitchell acted by Barbara Windsor
108. Pete Beale acted by Peter Dean
109. Peter Beale acted by Ben Hardy
110. Poppy Meadow acted by Rachel Bright
111. Rainie Cross acted by Tanya Franks
112. Ray Dixon acted by Chucky Venn
113. Ricky Butcher acted by Sid Owen
114. Robbie Jackson acted by Dean Gaffney
115. Ronnie Mitchell acted by Samantha Womack
116. Rose Cotton acted by Polly Perkins
117. Rosie Spraggan acted by Jerzey Swingler
118. Roxy Mitchell acted by Rita Simons
119. Tyler Moon acted by Tony Discipline
120. Roy Evans acted by Tony Caunter
121. Sam James acted by Cornell S. John
122. Sam Mitchell acted by Danniella Westbrook
123. Sean Slater acted by Robert Kazinsky
124. Sadie Young acted by Kate Magowan
125. Shabnam Kazemi acted by Rakhee Thakrar
126. Shenice Quinn acted by Lily Harvey
127. Spencer Moon acted by Christopher Parker
128. Stan Carter acted by Timothy West
129. Terry Spraggan Jnr acted by George Sargeant
130. Steve Owen acted by Martin Kemp
131. Terry Spraggan acted by Terry Alderton
132. Syed Masood acted by Marc Elliott
133. Tamwar Masood acted by Himesh Patel
134. Tanya Cross acted by Jo Joyner
135. Tiffany Mitchell acted by Martine McCutcheon
136. Tony King acted by Chris Coghill
137. Trevor Morgan acted by Alex Ferns
138. Vanessa Gold acted by Zoe Lucker
139. Vicki Fowler acted by Scarlett Johnson
140. Yusef Khan acted by Ace Bhatti
141. Yvonne Cotton acted by Pauline McLynn
142. Zainab Khan acted by Nina Wadia
143. Zoe Slater acted by Michelle Ryan
144. Tiffany Butcher acted by Maisie Smith
145. Zsa Zsa Carter acted by Emer Kenny

Conclusion

A significant reason behind EastEnders’ triumph and widespread appeal is its gifted and multifaceted cast. Portraying a variety of intriguing characters are fantastic actors such as Kathy Beale, Sharon Watts, Phil Mitchell, and Stacey Slater – all contributing uniquely to the exceptional storytelling that has mesmerized audiences for more than thirty years now. The talent displayed by the current regular cast lineup in 2022 alone testifies to their effectiveness at captivating viewers and increasing engagement levels persistently while promises for updates set for 2023 only add fuel to fans’ excitement! There’s no denying that EastEnders continues as an adored & established feature in British TV.