EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday night's episode as Whitney Dean bid farewell to the BBC One soap after a 16-year stint.
16.05.2024 - 23:53 / ok.co.uk
James Farrar, the Greenwich-born actor who's best known for his role as heartthrob chef Zack Hudson on EastEnders, first made his mark in Albert Square in 2021. Over the past three years, the 37 year old has kept us all glued to our screens with a series of gripping storylines, including his character's HIV diagnosis and the devastating loss of baby peach. Initially introduced as Sharon Watt's brother, James has had us hooked with Zack's love life, involving characters like Nancy Carter, Sam Mitchell, Janine Butcher and most recently Whitney Dean.
But did you know this isn't James' first time on the telly? In fact, he's starred in three other soaps before becoming a regular on the BBC. Some eagle-eyed fans might even remember that back in November 2011, a whole decade before he became Zack, James actually made his first appearance in Albert Square, playing a minor character named Brendan.
This brief stint inspired the former model to chase more TV roles, especially in British soaps, reports the Mirror. Before he was Zack Hudson, James had roles in three other soaps, including Hollyoaks where he played Jen's chilled-out and protective brother, Liam Gilmore.
His performance was so good that he didn't even need to audition when he was cast in 2012, according to the Daily Star. During his eight-month stint on the soap, Liam stirred up trouble while working at Attwell's Health Club and Spa. After the business closed down, his character said goodbye to Chester and headed off for a new life in Southern England.
EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday night's episode as Whitney Dean bid farewell to the BBC One soap after a 16-year stint.
Eastenders fans were left in tears on Thursday night (23 May) as Whitney Dean, played by Shona McGarty, made her exit from the BBC soap after a 16-year stint. Whitney, who first appeared on our screens back in 2008, has been at the centre of numerous dramatic storylines over the years. Most recently, she was left devastated when she discovered that her partner and father of her newborn baby Dolly, Zack Hudson, had cheated on her with her friend Lauren Branning.
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