Micky Miller axed

[thestud2k7]

Enders’ Swash buckled by sack

EASTENDERS hunk Joe Swash has been sensationally axed from the soap.

Producers told the Albert Square star, 26, they had run out of storylines for his character Mickey Miller during a bombshell meeting.

His on-screen stepdad, layabout Keith Miller, played by David Spinx, 57, has also been ditched.

A pal of Joe’s revealed last night: “He and David were told their characters had run out of steam by EastEnders boss Diederick Santer.

“Joe was stunned at first. He’s loved playing Mickey and felt the fans still enjoyed watching his antics

“But he soon realised if the stories weren’t there, he didn’t want to be just going through the motions.

“He’s now thinking over his next move carefully.

"He doesn’t want to become just another former soap star.”

Cheeky chappie Joe joined the BBC1 soap in 2003 and was an instant hit.


His sacking will shock fans and is a second blow this year for the popular Londoner – dubbed The Swashbuckler by The Sun and once named our Bizarre ********er of the Year.

Last month he split with lover Emma Sophocleous, the mother of his eight-month-old son Harry.

They had got back together after separating in 2005 and all seemed well after Harry’s birth until Emma quit their new home.

Source: The Sun

i hope its in the right place

[Perdita]

Surely it is up the the scriptwriters to make sure that characters don't run out of steam? :angry: Why do they always get rid of popular characters? I reckon we could have had a lot of fun with the Millers and Mahoods. Wonder how much longer they are going to remain in Walford. :hmm:

[callummc]

don;t much care for the millers anymore,did like them when they arrived,they were disfunctional but all looked out for each other,it is not the fault of the actors if the writers neglect their charectors,if the actors charector is linked to the mitchells then everyone works hard to give them new storylines even if the storyline is totally unrealistic,

[tammyy2j]

What about Darren? Is he axed also?

[Bryan]

:D good riddance to bad rubbish! along with Gus these axings have been long overdue! well done to the producer! :cheer:

[Firewarrior]

Well tbh they have not done much as of later so no loss there. i wish them both all the best tho.

it will be intresting on how they will wright them out.
i can see them doing some sort of line where keith gets back with his x and move down to be with them and Mickey gets a good job offer and has to move for his new job

OR

Keith and Mickey gose to jail for some sort of benefit fraud

[Perdita]

What about Darren? Is he axed also?

His name was not mentioned. He might be staying with Dawn or moves in with Libby.

[lizann]

Good Riddance to bad rubbish now get rid of Chelesa also

[Florijo]

The Millers were ruined when Rosie and Demi left. That was like taking Tanya and Abi away from the Brannings and still expecting the family to work as well. I think this are overdue axings and I'm not too bothered about them leaving. Out of the ones leaving I am only bothered about Sean but as he chose to leave there is nothing much that can be done there.

[Chloe O'brien]

It was only a matter of time before they were axed as they haven't had any decent storylines for months. I'm surprised Keith has lasted as long as he has. I do agree that the script writers have to take some of the responsiblity for lack of decent stories for them, but it's not just about plots. How well a character fits into a show depends on how popular the actor/actress becomes with the viewers. Never mind Joe (Mickey) there's always Scrictly Come Dancing or I'm a Celebrity.

[LostVoodoo]

Never mind Joe (Mickey) there's always Scrictly Come Dancing or I'm a Celebrity.

i'd love to see Joe on Strictly! :cheer:

don't vare about keith, too bad about mickey though. him and darren could have lived together and got up to many daft adventures.

[Mr Maestro]

He would be awful on Strictly Come Dancing !! He is not good looking enough either.

Glad the Miller's are going hope Darren is too and that monster of a dog.

[Chloe O'brien]

He would be awful on Strictly Come Dancing !! He is not good looking enough either.

Glad the Miller's are going hope Darren is too and that monster of a dog.

That's not a very nice way to talk about Dawn, she's not that bad :lol:

[Chris_2k11]

The Millers were ruined when Rosie and Demi left. That was like taking Tanya and Abi away from the Brannings and still expecting the family to work as well.Totally agree, it still puzzles me why they got rid of Rosie and Demi over Keith and Mickey - Rosie especially.

Anyway its about time these two left. good decision to keep Darren and Dawn though, they've really grown on me this past year or so.

[Abbie]

Awww I liked him, hes one of those characters like part of the furniture, he cant leave :(

[Perdita]

He would be awful on Strictly Come Dancing !! He is not good looking enough either.

Glad the Miller's are going hope Darren is too and that monster of a dog.

That's not a very nice way to talk about Dawn, she's not that bad :lol:

:rotfl: :lol:

[Timalay]

Finally. :clap:

Now they need to get rid of Charlie Slater, He's been dead weight ever since the last the Slater Sister left (Little Mo, just in case people have forgotten). They can keep Big Mo, Jean and Stacey mind, they're not too bad.

[Abbie]

Awww I liked the Millers, they should of kept Demi in

[Katy]

I liked the Millers when they were a proper family with Demi, since Rosie and Demi left they didnt really fit in anynore.

[Pinkbanana]

Im glad in particular that Keith is going....have always wondered why on earth they didnt send him packing with Rosie, or for that matter why they didnt keep Rosie and get rid of him...he is a total waste of space and I find him a really bore to watch too!

Shame Micky is going in a way, but he was kinda getting stale and boring too, thought thats a fault of the script writers....

Glad Darren is staying, now he has a lot of potential!!!