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James Bye

All the latest news and updates on English actor James Bye, who is best known for playing Martin Fowler in BBC One soap EastEnders from 2014 until the long-running character's death in 2025. James is also known for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

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Silhouettes of Bex and Vicki Fowler in front of the Albert Square sign in EastEnders

Two major EastEnders stars return next week for very tragic reason

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders 5 days ago By Michael Adams
Martin Fowler wearing a bomber jacket in EastEnders

Major update issued on EastEnders legend James Bye after Martin's death

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders 3 days ago By Stephen Patterson
Stacey Slater smiles as she sits in a chair in EastEnders

Where is Stacey Slater in EastEnders as Lacey Turner goes on maternity leave?

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 19, 2025 By Ash Percival
Gloomy Albert Square with EastEnders logo

'A big loss': EastEnders star pays tribute to 'loving' TV legend after death

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 12, 2025 By Ash Percival
Silhouette of Stacey Slater in EastEnders

EastEnders legend waved off in exit scenes - but she's not done just yet

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 10, 2025 By Ash Percival
Howie, Billy, Harvey and Kathy talk in the cafe in EastEnders

Walford men make big steps in the wake of Martin's death in EastEnders

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 7, 2025 By Calli Kitson
James Bye as Martin Fowler in EastEnders, rushing down a hospital corridor.

Two EastEnders favourites hit by wave of grief over Martin’s death

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 6, 2025 By Ash Percival
Stacey Slater and Ruby Allen both looking upset in EastEnders.

EastEnders’ Stacey makes unexpected breakthrough with Ruby as they mourn a legend

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 3, 2025 By Ash Percival
EastEnders' Martin Fowler looking unnerved with a female silhouette next to him

EastEnders legend reels as she's blamed for Martin's death - and it's not Stacey

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 2, 2025 By Stephen Patterson
EastEnders' Ruby Allen looking disturbed next to Stacey Slater with a smirk on her face.

EastEnders’ Ruby has blistering explosion at Stacey as she blames her for Martin's death

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 27, 2025 By Ash Percival
Stacey Slater looking distressed in the exploded Queen Vic in EastEnders.

EastEnders' Lacey Turner has 'not stopped crying' since James Bye left Martin Fowler role

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 27, 2025 By Ash Percival
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EastEnders confirms end of an era in filming pictures as Martin is laid to rest

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 27, 2025 By Stephen Patterson
James Bye as Martin Fowler in EastEnders, rushing down a hospital corridor.

James Bye worlds away from EastEnders' Martin Fowler in very different new role

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 27, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Stacey Slater looking distressed in the exploded Queen Vic in EastEnders.

Stacey overheard as she reveals the truth about Martin's death in EastEnders

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 27, 2025 By Maisie Spackman
Scarlett Johnson as EastEnders' Vicki Fowler

Original EastEnders' Vicki Fowler star Scarlett Johnson rejected return

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 26, 2025 By Ash Percival
Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater in Eastenders

Grieving Stacey tells a huge lie in EastEnders - and it’s about Martin

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 25, 2025 By Maisie Spackman
Martin Fowler smiling next to son Arthur Fowler in the Queen Vic pub in EastEnders.

Who is Arthur Fowler's father in EastEnders and what happened to him?

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 25, 2025 By Stephen Patterson
James Bye as Martin Fowler in EastEnders in front of the exploding Queen Vic pub.

James Bye confirms EastEnders live episode 'mistake' that you definitely didn't notice

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 25, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Martin Fowler wearing a bomber jacket in EastEnders

'Blood on your hands': Legend accused amid Martin's death

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 24, 2025 By Calli Kitson
James Bye as Martin Fowler in EastEnders in front of the exploding Queen Vic pub.

EastEnders star James Bye lands major new role after Martin Fowler death

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 27, 2025 By Calli Kitson