EastEnders fans saddened as character from 'forgotten' family leaves soap

Fans express disappointment

EastEnders viewers were left disheartened when it was revealed that actor Clay Milner Russell would be departing from the show after playing Bobby Beale for five years. Some fans expressed their sadness over the lack of substantial storylines for the character.

Underutilized character

Many fans felt that Bobby Beale, as well as the wider Beale family, had been overlooked by show bosses in terms of significant plotlines. Despite some promising early signs for the character, viewers believed that Bobby had not been given enough development on the show.

Disappointment among fans

Viewers took to a soap fan forum to discuss their disappointment over Bobby Beale's departure, with many highlighting the lack of engaging storylines for the character in recent years. Some fans expressed their hope for more focus on the Beale family, but felt let down by the show's direction.

EastEnders airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.