EASTENDERS fans left scratching their heads as beloved character disappears from Walford – with no explanation in sight!
Viewers of the BBC soap are demanding answers after the shock absence of Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) while the Mitchells are in turmoil.
Jay Brown was last seen in EastEnders in December[/caption]
The Mitchell family have been struggling after Phil’s (Steve McFadden) attempted suicide and being hospitalised.
Last night’s episode saw Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown) ask questions about where her granddad is.
After finding the letters Phil wrote to his loved ones to saying goodbye, Lexi was finally told the truth.
But where is her stepdad Jay Brown?
Taking to Reddit, frustrated fans pointed out the missing character and lack of explanation during such a major storyline.
One wrote: “Anyone else noticed he [Jay] seems to of just disappeared, I think the last time he was on screen was when he had that conversation with Phil in his house a few weeks back.”
Another added: “He’s been starved of screentime for absolutely ages now which irritates me because he’s one of my favourites and Jamie is a fantastic actor.”
A third penned: “I’ve noticed a lot of actors are missing since Christmas. It’s been the same handful on our screens.”
Jamie’s absence was due to embarking on a nation arena tour with his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars.
He wowed fans on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing, finishing in seventh place with pro partner Michelle Tsiakkas.
The couple took the Strictly show on the road earlier this year, wrapping up their tour on February 9.
So fans can expect to see Jay back in Walford next month!
Can Jay bring the fractured Mitchell family back together?
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer.
Soap’s most harrowing teen storylines
We take a look at other harrowing teen soap storylines from soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.
Belle Dingle’s schizophrenia in Emmerdale – Belle’s (Eden Taylor-Draper) traumatic journey in Emmerdale took a dark turn when, after accidentally killing her best friend Gemma at just 16, her mental health began to spiral.
The storyline, which saw Belle struggling with her grief and guilt, showcased her battle with hearing Gemma’s voice inside her head, leading to a dramatic decline in her well-being.
Hannah Ashworth’s anorexia in Hollyoaks – Viewers were horrified as they watched Hannah (Emma Rigby), a seemingly innocent teen, spiral into dangerous behavior, starving herself in an attempt to achieve what she thought was the ideal body.
As Hannah’s condition worsened, the storyline became more intense, culminating in her being hospitalised for two months as she fought for her life.
Bethany Platt’s grooming ordeal in Coronation Street – Vulnerable schoolgirl, played by Lucy Fallon, was at the centre of one of Corrie’s darkest storylines to date when she fell under the spell of her older boyfriend and sexual predator.
The controversial scenes saw Nathan groom and manipulate the 16-year-old before coercing her into sleeping with his friends, with one of them raping her.
Whitney Dean’s abuse from Tony in EastEnders – Since the age of 12, she had been in a twisted relationship with her stepmum Bianca’s boyfriend, Tony King. The predator had groomed young Whit (Shona McGarty), making her believe she was in love and planning to run away with him.
On her 16th birthday, the traumatised teen finally revealed the years of abuse to Bianca. Tony was swiftly sent to prison sentenced for 13 years.
Jamie joined the Strictly Come Dancing tour earlier this year[/caption]
He is expected to return to Walford and our TV screens next month[/caption]
