Casualty and The Bill legend lands exciting new role in EastEnders as fans rejoice
- Posted on 26 February, 2025
EASTENDERS has ‘finally’ signed up a star of The Bill and Casualty for a new role – leaving fans delighted.
Yesterday it was revealed that Vicki Fowler would be returning to Albert Square after 21 years to attend the funeral of her uncle, Martin.
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The role has been recast, with actress Alice Haig taking over from previous star Scarlett Alice Johnson.
However, some EastEnders fans were more excited to learn that a star of two other huge shows will be joining as Vicki’s new partner, Ross.
Ross will be played by Alex Walkinshaw, who is best known to TV viewers as Dale ‘Smithy’ Smith in The Bill and Adrian ‘Fletch’ Fletcher in Casualty and Holby City.
Having also starred as PE teacher Jez Diamond in BBC school-based drama series Waterloo Road, fans think it’s long overdue that the actor join EastEnders.
Taking to X, one wrote: “Great to see @WalkinshawAlex finally in EastEnders.
“Always thought it likely once The Bill finished and of course he was then great in Waterloo Road, Casualty and Holby #EastEnders.”
Another added: “Alex Walkinshaw / Smithy from The Bill!!!!What great casting with various shows apart from The Bill he’s been involved with.”
A third tweeted: “Alex Walkinshaw is perfect for EastEnders. He was incredible in the Bill.”
Speaking of his role as newcomer Ross, Alex said: “I am really excited as I’ve had so many friends on EastEnders throughout the years, and I always hear lovely things about it.
“The show is top draw drama and I can’t wait to get stuck in. Ross is a decent, hardworking family man, he always puts family first, and he is very in love with Vicki, but it’s not always plain sailing.”
EastEnders signs up The Bill and Casualty legend for new role as fans say ‘it’s about time!’
Vicki and Ross will be joined by his son Joel, played by newcomer Max Murray.
Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw said of the castings: “We’re delighted to have the very talented Alice, Alex and Max with us.
“Vicki is back under the most tragic of circumstances, representing her distraught mum Michelle, and she’s changed a lot since we last saw her.
“We’re excited to let viewers get reacquainted with Vicki and to introduce Ross and Joel to the Square.
“It won’t be long before Vicki and this new branch of the Fowler family are making waves in Walford.”
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EASTENDERS has ‘finally’ signed up a star of The Bill and Casualty for a new role – leaving fans delighted. Yesterday it was revealed that Vicki Fowler would be returning to Albert Square after 21 years to attend the funeral of her uncle, Martin. Sign up for the EastEnders newsletter 4 EastEnders has ‘finally’ signed up a star of The Bill…