{"id":34645,"date":"2026-08-09T14:59:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T09:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=34645"},"modified":"2026-08-09T14:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T09:59:41","slug":"eastenders-star-struggles-to-get-work-a-year-after-being-axed-despite-making-show-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=34645","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders star struggles to get work a year after being axed &#8211; despite making show history"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_71ac79\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The actor revealed things have been tough work wise since he left the BBC soap<\/h2>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">10:41, 09 Aug 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 10:41, 09 Aug 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37529879\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matthew starred as Tara Misu, EastEnders first ever drag queen\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529879.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_BBC.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529879.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_BBC.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529879.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_BBC.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529879.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_BBC.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Matthew starred as Tara Misu, EastEnders first ever drag queen\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Matthew starred as Tara Misu, EastEnders first ever drag queen<cite aria-label=\"Image: BBC\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: BBC)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Former <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/eastenders\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">EastEnders<\/a> star Matthew James Morrison has candidly admitted he has no work lined up a year after leaving the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">BBC<\/a> soap. The actor played <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/eastenders-fans-gutted-over-shameful-34864691\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Felix Baker for three years<\/a> and made history during his time in Walford as the man behind Tara Misu, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/eastenders\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">EastEnders<\/a>&#8216; first regular drag queen character.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Matthew left Albert Square in 2025 after soap bosses decided to write Felix out of the show, and while he has landed theatre roles since his departure, he has now found himself facing an uncertain future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking on the Missleighdingfortunes podcast, hosted by drag performer Miss Leigh Ding, Matthew opened up about his career while having a tarot card reading.<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37529835\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37529835\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"EastEnders\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529835.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_411366EastEnders.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529835.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_411366EastEnders.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529835.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_411366EastEnders.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529835.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_411366EastEnders.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Matthew starred in EastEnders as Felix for three years\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Matthew starred in EastEnders as Felix for three years<cite aria-label=\"Image: BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Reflecting on leaving EastEnders, he said: &#8220;I finished EastEnders and I thought you know, maybe something will come, maybe something might not come.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;For a lot of people who\u2019ve left the show since I started, some of them have worked, some of them haven\u2019t worked.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Matthew initially kept busy after leaving Walford, landing a theatre role in Greenwich, south east London, before heading into another stage production.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, after recently finishing a tour, the actor admitted he is now without another job to move on to.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He said: &#8220;This is the first time since really leaving EastEnders \u2013 I finished the tour over a week ago \u2013 and I don\u2019t have anything lined up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It feels like I am stood in the desert just being like what do I do next?&#8221;<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37529833\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37529833\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.7621359223300971\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matthew James Morrison\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529833.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-09-at-093621.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529833.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-09-at-093621.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529833.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-09-at-093621.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529833.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-09-at-093621.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Matthew appeared on Miss Leighding Fortunes podcast\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Matthew appeared on Miss Leighding Fortunes podcast<cite aria-label=\"Image: tiktok\/@missleighdingfortunes\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: tiktok\/@missleighdingfortunes)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Matthew then pondered what his next move could be, suggesting he could use the downtime to develop new skills, including learning to ride a horse or mastering another accent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His admission comes around a year after it emerged that bosses had decided to call time on Felix&#8217;s stint in Walford.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">At the time, a source said: &#8220;It\u2019s never an easy decision for bosses when they have to make the decision for a character to leave.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Matthew has been great, but bosses felt the time was right to say goodbye to Felix.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Matthew joined EastEnders as part of the Baker family, alongside Felix&#8217;s father Avery and brother Finlay.<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37529834\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37529834\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5029354207436398\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"EastEnders\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529834.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_427018EastEnders.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529834.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_427018EastEnders.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529834.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_427018EastEnders.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37529834.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_427018EastEnders.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Matthew's character was written out of the soap a year ago \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Matthew&#8217;s character was written out of the soap a year ago <cite aria-label=\"Image: BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Avery died shortly after the family&#8217;s arrival in Walford, while Finlay, played by Ashley Byam, later departed the soap too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Felix went on to become a familiar face behind the bar at The Albert, but his role became less prominent before his eventual departure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His character also broke new ground for the long-running BBC soap through his drag alter ego, Tara Misu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking about the role after joining the soap, Matthew said: &#8220;I am blessed to have the opportunity to step into the heels of the fierce Tara Misu as part of my role on EastEnders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It\u2019s a privilege to represent the LGBTQIA+ community and to showcase the creative art of drag to both viewers at home and the residents of Walford.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Like this story? 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