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EastEnders fans convinced character has been quietly AXED as new face pops up on screen – did you spot the swap?

Published on May 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM

EAGLE-EYED EastEnders fans are convinced that a long-standing character has been quietly written out of the show.

Their suspicions were sparked when a new face suddenly appeared in – but did you spot the swap ?

Marie Evans, an EastEnders waitress.
EastEnders fans convinced a long-standing character has been quietly axed
Screenshot from EastEnders showing a character.
Their suspicions were sparked when a new face suddenly appeared in Albert square

, who is played by actress Liz Sweet has been a longtime waitress at the local café owned by .

Since her debut in 2003, she’s made numerous appearances, including notable scenes such as and wedding.

Despite being part of the background for over a decade, it appears Marie may have quietly exited the show.

Fans on have pointed out a new character, a waiter named Emin, with Marie nowhere to be seen—prompting speculation that she has been replaced.

One user questioned: “Have they replaced Marie from the cafe ?”;;

Another chimed: “I had the same thought. Maybe she is on holiday and he is just covering?!”;;

“Marie,bestieee, where r u (crying emoji’s)”;; added a third.

Emin is no stranger to Albert Square with the waiter making occasional appearances on the show since 2012.

But, with his recent and more frequent presence and Marie’s absence fans are wondering if she has been axed altogether.

Fans of the BBC soap are also convinced that a huge change is coming on the show as they notice major clue in a now-deleted post shared to the show’s account.

shared a new behind the scenes video featuring some of the stars.

A clip on social media shows the actors that play Harry Mitchell () and his on-screen mother Nicola Mitchell ().

The actresses that play Avani () and Priya () were also on set in front of .

However, fans have noticed that a sign that was placed on the door of the Vic, indicating that the infamous boozer would up for sale in an upcoming plot.

One fan took to the Walford Web fan forum as they wrote: “Rumours that the Vic could be up for sale based on the latest TikTok.”;;

Fans couldn’t help but flood the comments section with remarks, as they think this could have something to do with .

Another fan posted: “Yeah, definitely looks like The Vic up for sale. Max back taking over The Vic.”;;

While a third commented: “Coming in and immediately throwing the Carter-Knights out of The Vic ain’t gonna earn Wadey any brownie points with me.”;;

Elizabeth Sweet as cafe worker Marie in Eastenders.
Elizabeth Sweet has played cafe worker Marie in Eastenders since 2003
A man in a light-colored shirt standing at a counter.
Emin is no stranger to Albert Square with the actor making occasional appearances as a waiter on the show since 2012
Kathy Beale, an EastEnders character, standing outside a cafe carrying a black garbage bag.
The local cafe is currently owned by Kathy Cotton

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