EastEnders star James Bye broke fans’ hearts as his character Martin Fowler died during the show’s live 40th anniversary episode.
Martin was crushed under a steel beam while saving his on-off love Stacey from the pub explosion. As firefighters worked to get him out, the pair had their final heartbreaking conversation.
Martin proposed to Stacey, making it known that he has always loved her. But it was too late, as right after the conversation, Stacey’s screams could be heard throughout the square as Martin died.
James is bookies’ favourite (Credit: BBC)
EastEnders star James Bye tipped for reality show
But away from the soap, it looks like it’s all systems go for actor James Bye, who has been tipped as a huge name to enter this year’s Celebrity Big Brother.
According to The Sun, the 41-year-old looks set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house this year.
Bookies told The Sun: “Our betting suggests James Bye could be hopping across from Walford to the Big Brother house. He is being backed to be a contestant on the celebrity version of the show in April.”
As for the actual likelihood of him being there – bookies reportedly have him at 2-1 to enter and a 6-1 to win the entire show.
However, whether or not James will be entering the house remains to be seen, as the star just announced his first role away from the soap.
James played Martin for over ten years (Credit: BBC)
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