EASTENDERS alum James Bye’s new job has been revealed – after the tragic death of alter-ego Martin Fowler. James, 41, played beloved Martin from 2014 until he was killed off in the BBC

EastEnders fans are predicting a romance between Ruby Allen and Zack Hudson following Martin Fowler's tragic death as the news begins to affect the whole of Walford

BBC One soap EastEnders viewers are convinced that a new romance is on the horizon for Ruby Allen and Zack Hudson in the wake of Martin Fowler's tragic death

EASTENDERS fans cannot stop crying at the emotional aftermath of Martin Fowler’s death in today’s episode of the soap. The fruit and veg flogger – who was played by actor Jame Bye in the BBC

Now played by Alice Haig, Vicki Fowler, who was last seen on-screen in 2004, is set to make an appearance to attend the funeral of her uncle Martin together with her boyfriend Ross (Alex Walkinshaw) and their son Joel (Max Murray). "I am so excited," Haig said of her EastEnders debut.

James Alexandrou, who played Martin Fowler before James Bye in EastEnders, has reacted to the character’s traumatic death. James portrayed the beloved character in the BBC One soap from 1996-2007. In 2014, Martin returned to Walford, but James Bye had taken over the role.

James Bye's next move after leaving BBC show EastEnders behind has now been announced and he's going from soap to stage following Martin Fowler's dramatic death

Actor Jasmine Armfield will reprise her role as Bex for a short stint five years after leaving EastEnders in 2020.

Actor James Bye broke viewers' hearts on Thursday night when his much loved legacy character Martin Fowler died during EastEnders' 40th Anniversary live episode

EastEnders star James Bye's wife has told fans that Martin Fowler will 'never be forgotten' as she shared some behind-the-scenes secrets from his death scene.