Steve McFadden is expected to quit EastEnders after the new twist. Is he actually leaving the show in 2022?
Steve McFadden is an English actor who plays Phil Mitchell in EastEnders. He has been with the show for more than two decades now.
McFadden is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Besides EastEnders, he is known for presenting the fighting series, Britain Hardest.
After the latest episode of EastEnders, McFadden’s character Phil Mitchell is expected to leave the show. Are the rumors true? Here’s what we know.
IS PHIL MITCHELL ACTOR STEVE MCFADDEN LEAVING IN 2022?
EastEnders has teased that Phil Mitchell aka Steve McFadden could leave the show in 2022.
In the Soap’s latest episode, Mitchell finds himself in police custody. He is facing life behind bars for his role in the death of Vincent Hubbard.
Meanwhile, it was Kat Slater who persuaded Phil by convincing him a few years in jail.
However, Mitchell is now in danger of spending the rest of his life in prison. He has been offered to be an informant, which he will not accept to be.
As a result, viewers are wondering if Phil Mitchell will be quitting the show. Though, such details have not been confirmed by the show itself.
McFadden has been playing the role since 1990. He temporarily left the show in 2003, although returned back in 2005.
Since the show’s debut, his character, Phil, has been one of the longest-running characters and one of the most exciting villains.
STEVE MCFADDEN NET WORTH AND SALARY EXPLORED
Steve McFadden has a net worth of £2.5 million and his salary is £310,000, says The Daily Star.
He had accumulated the staggering figure by working in the soap itself. Besides, he has been part of more than 15 different movies.
Steve has played Phil since 1990, he has always been a crowd-pleaser. His earnings will only increase in the coming years.
GET TO KNOW STEVE MCFADDEN WIFE AND CHILDREN DETAILS
Steve McFadden is not married, but he is in a relationship with Karen Cairns.
The actor is a father to five children. He has a son named Matthew, who is thought to be 35, with his former girlfriend Sue Marshall.
His two daughters are Teona, 24, and Mollie Jane, 19. They were born from his relationship with Angela Bostock.
McFadden’s other daughter, Amelie, 11, was born from his ex Rachel Sidwell.
His youngest daughter is Frankie, four, who he shares with his current partner Karen Cairns.