Overview

• He said playing Freddie Slater was his first real job and likened the cast to a family whose support he will miss.
• Since joining in 2022, his character has driven major plots, including an attack on Stacey Slater’s stalker and an ADHD diagnosis.
• The BBC confirmed his departure in June but is keeping the details of Freddie Slater’s exit from Albert Square confidential.
• Fans on social media are speculating that Freddie’s exit may prompt the return of his on-screen mother, Little Mo.
• His departure fits into a broader cast overhaul led by executive producer Ben Wadey aimed at reintroducing legacy characters.