The estranged father of Callum Highway returns to EastEnders tonight (Tuesday, September 9), as Jonno arrives back in Walford for the first time in six years. Callum is blindsided by his dad’s sudden return when he intercepts a homophobic attack on Eve at The Albert… soon realising that Jonno hasn’t changed at all.
But who exactly was Jonno Highway, and when was he last on the soap?
From his homophobic past to the actor who plays him, here’s everything we know about Callum’s old man.
Bullying Jonno is Callum’s estranged father (Credit: BBC)
Who is EastEnders’ Jonno Highway?
Jonno Highway is the father of brothers Callum and Stuart Highway. He first appeared on the soap when he was contacted by Callum’s fiancée at the time, Whitney Dean. Arriving ahead of the wedding in 2019, he soon set the cat among the pigeons after clashing with Ben Mitchell.
As it emerged, Jonno was violently homophobic, and fought Ben after making a comment about gay Pride. The soap later revealed that Jonno had not been a good father, and had even been violent toward Stuart in the past.
Jonno left soon after his initial arrival, with Stuart quickly sending him packing.
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