EASTENDERS star James Bye looks set to rake in a small fortune after signing up to a personalised video-making website.
The actor, 41, bowed out of his role as Martin Fowler last week during the show’s live episode for its 40th anniversary.
James Bye is set to rake in a fortune following his exit from EastEnders[/caption]
The 41-year-old has signed up to celebrity video messaging platform Cameo[/caption]
Fans were left devastated as Martin Fowler tragically died following the The Vic explosion during last week’s live episode[/caption]
Viewers watched as Martin suffered a cardiac arrest after an iron beam crushed his legs following the explosion at the Queen Vic.
With the character’s popularity reaching an all-time high, James looks set to cash in on his Walford demise.
The Sun can reveal he’s signed up celebrity video messaging platform Cameo just days after his final EastEnders scenes.
James is charging fans a whopping £51 for a personalised message from him, which average a minute-and-a-half in duration.
The dad-of-four is also offering to promote businesses with an official endorsement from him – as prices start at £1,778.
A source said: “James signing up for Cameo at the height of his popularity is a no-brainer, it’s easy cash for him to make before his next acting role.
“He joined the platform on the week of his exit from EastEnders and has already been inundated with requests.”
According to his profile, James is willing to send fans a simple Happy Birthday message, as well as take on the role of agony uncle and offer advice or an inspirational pep talk.
Speaking about his exit from EastEnders after 11 years, James said his wife wasn’t best pleased.
He told The One Show: “I was sworn to keep it completely secret.
“Obviously the people who were involved in the storyline, they were told not long after I was.
“In fact I told the exec producer, ‘You have to let me tell Lacey. Everyone else you can tell’. And that was the most difficult conversation.
“Other than telling my wife. She wasn’t over the moon with it to be fair!”
Yesterday James’ next acting role was revealed as he swaps TV for the theatre.
He’ll play iconic Jane Austen hero Mr Darcy in the theatrical world premiere of Death Comes To Pemberley.
EastEnders’ 40th anniversary cameos so far
With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford’s past. But who have we had so far?
Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Ricky Groves – Groves returned as Garry Hobbs, a character who has not been seen since 2009.
Cliff Parisi – Parisi returned as Minty Peterson, a character who was last seen on the square in 2010.
Ross Kemp – Kemp has returned to play Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the EastEnders 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
