Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick)

[xStephaniex]

oh woooooooooooooooooooooooooooow billy's goin to be a daddy

[feelingyellow]

What storylines are left for her?

being jealous of honey and billy i suppose, lol

[Perdita]

EastEnders bosses have this afternoon denied reports that long-standing Walford actor Perry Fenwick has been axed from the soap, Digital Spy can confirm.

The People today claimed that the 47-year-old, who has played unlucky in life Billy Mitchell since November 1998, is to be written out of the show in "explosive style" as producers "feel there is nowhere else for his character to go".

However, DS can confirm that there are no plans for the Mitchell cousin to be axed, nor does Fenwick have any plans to quit the show.

A spokesperson this afternoon told DS: "Perry Fenwick as Billy Mitchell is a fantastic character who has been with the show for nearly 12 years. He is a key part of life on the Square and hugely valued - there are no plans for him to leave."

A source added: "Perry has some great material coming up over the next few weeks and his long-term storylines are looking very exciting. He's very much part of the makeup of the show and he's very proud to be a member of the Mitchell clan."

Did not know that his character was supposed to go

[Daz10]

Hope he stays, great character, often a laugh, would be a real miss if he went.

[Pinkbanana]

I actually wouldnt be too bothered if he went... Think the character has had his day...

[Chloe O'brien]

Me neither Billy is just a spare part. His character has been the same since Jamie died just a pathetic loser. EE may deny Perry is getting the axe but it's only a matter of time before they do.

[LostVoodoo]

for god's sake can they just bring Honey and his kids back?! that's why he's a spare part at the moment. there was so much potential in him having his own family and then they just got rid of them.

[tammyy2j]

He should leave and go live near Honey and his kids - there is nothing in Walford for him

[Kim]

I read in the paper earlier that they were worried that he was going to quit :s

[Chris_2k11]

I can't say i'd really miss him if he went