EastEnders legend James Bye left the show in dramatic fashion when character Martin Fowler was killed off earlier this year, but leaving the BBC soap isn’t the only major life change the actor has made this year.
Martin died in emotional scenes during the 40th anniversary live episode after being crushed by a beam when the Queen Vic collapsed.
Since leaving the show, actor James has been touring the UK with the stage show Death Comes to Pemberley, but now he’s taking on a brand new challenge, alongside wife Victoria.
Taking to Instagram, Victoria shared the news that the couple, who share four children, had sold their house and moved into a caravan.
‘Now, you may wonder what in the hell we’re doing (I know we do, both still I denial I think!) But there’s method to my madness, I hope… We’ve decided to selfbuild our own house,’ she explained.
‘A dream we’ve long since had & just never had the time… or the belief that we could. And yet somehow, when it feels like we’ve got more than ever on our plate, we thought. Sod it. It’s now or never. This is our year for change… And so we are…’
She went on to explain how both of their parents had also built their dream homes, and that James’ sister was conceived in their caravan while their house was being built.
Their decision received plenty of support in the comments, with Zack Hudson star James Farrar offering to help with the garden.
‘I think you DO have a bloody clue what you’re doing – and we can’t wait to watch the build,’ he wrote.
‘I’ll help with the garden and bringing good beers for sundowners. Love you lot,’ he added.
Other followers were quick to wish the family luck on their new adventure, with one saying: ‘Good luck! I bet it will be very exciting for the boys! New adventure for the whole family!’
‘Absolutely fantastic! I don’t envy you living in a caravan but the end result will be awesome! Can’t wait to see how it all pans out. Best of luck guys!’ Another said.
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