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Soap star joins EastEnders as new character in move labelled a 'dream come true'
The former Hollyoaks star will play a detective in a summer police storyline tied to the Brannings and Jack Branning’s workload.
- Former Hollyoaks actor Matthew James-Bailey is joining EastEnders as Detective Constable Craig Ingram, describing the role as a "dream come true" in a major new storyline arriving this summer.
- James-Bailey previously played Ethan Williams on Hollyoaks from 2021 until 2024, departing during a cast reduction as the show transitioned to three episodes per week.
- The 31-year-old actor plays a police officer assigned to assist Detective Inspector Jack Branning, who is struggling to balance professional duties with supporting his wife, Denise Fox, through her health ordeal.
- Executive producer Ben Wadey said, "We're delighted to welcome Matthew to EastEnders, and he has been a fantastic addition to the cast," noting Ingram's presence forms part of drama involving the Branning family.
- Early details suggest a close link between Ingram and the Brannings, with the storyline set to unfold over the summer months as the family remains central to the show's drama following a flash-forward earlier this year.
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Former Hollyoaks star lands EastEnders role in major Walford shake-up
Former Hollyoaks star lands EastEnders role in major Walford shake-up . Matthew James-Bailey has secured a role in EastEnders, where he will portray Detective Constable Craig Ingram in an upcoming storyline
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Matthew James-Bailey joins 'EastEnders' as a new character
Matthew James-Bailey has joined the cast of ‘EastEnders' and the actor will be playing a brand new character. Arriving in Walford this summer, viewers will be introduced to DC Craig Ingram. Craig will debut on screen as part of a major new storyline that will unfold over the coming months. Craig is a younger colleague of Jack’s (Scott Maslen), brought in to take over his workload when Jack’s boss begins to suspect he is struggling to balance the…
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