An EastEnders star has been axed after three years on the BBC soap but fans are demanding for bosses to “keep him in”.

Matthew James Morrison’s time as Felix Baker is said to be coming to an end and he will reportedly film his final scenes soon.

The actor joined the Walford in 2022, as part of the Baker-Taylor extended family and was also the soap's drag queen, Tara Misu.

His exit comes as bosses felt it was time to “say goodbye” to the character, reports suggest.

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A source told The Sun: “It’s never an easy decision for bosses when they have to make the decision for a character to leave. 

“Matthew has been great, but bosses felt the time was right to say goodbye to Felix.”

However, a BBC spokesperson has confirmed the news, telling the publisher: “We can confirm that Matthew will be leaving EastEnders later in the year. 

“We wish him all the best for the future.”     

Felix arrived in EastEnders alongside dad Avery (Omar Lye-Fook) and brother Finlay (Ashley Byam).

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But fans aren’t happy he will be leaving, as many have taken to X to share their thoughts, saying it’s “such a shame”.

Someone posted: “Nahhh he brought so many vibes!!”

Another commented: “Nooo! Keep him in!”

One BBC viewer wrote: “Thats such a shame . He was good when he was used and had good story lines !!”

“@bbceastenders I liked this character,such a shame,” put this person.

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Also joining in, an account tweeted: “A shame. Still so much potential. Underused.”

Newsquest has contacted EastEnders for comment.

EastEnders airs Monday - Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One, while episodes are shown from 6am on BBC iPlayer.