Charlie G Hawkins on leaving EastEnders
After eight years playing the role of Darren Miller, we can reveal that Charlie G Hawkins has decided to leave the show later this year.
Speaking about his decision to leave, Charlie said; "I've enjoyed my time at EastEnders immensely, it's been a terrific chapter in my life and I've loved every minute of it. I've had tremendous support throughout my duration on the show and I would like to thank Bryan (Kirkwood) and the whole team for believing in me".
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And what does this all mean for Darren? After he broke free from his chaotic family life, he tried to forge a reputation as the Square's next business hot shot but he's been prone to the more than the odd dose of bad luck.
Life with Jodie is filled with old fashioned romance but will the rest of his time in the Square be quite as rosy?
Comment number 1.
At 1st May 2011, domdomrules wrote:But none of this makes sense,he's got George and Jodie-who he's MARRYING!
Where on earth will he go?
This is going to be dramatic...
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Comment number 2.
At 1st May 2011, Ishtiab Khan wrote:Darren isn't the only character that is leaving, Vanessa Gold is leaving too, she's only been on the soap for nearly a year, but I have heard that it is going to be an explosive exit
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Comment number 3.
At 1st May 2011, Ishtiab Khan wrote:Rob is returning to ee to conclude Whitney's sex exploitation storyline
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At 1st May 2011, Sheryl wrote:oooooh no!!! i saw it in the news, why are so many people leaving? your going to end up with no cast at all! because a lot of people are leaving and taking breaks! stacey left, peter,glenda,ronnie,charlie,bianca,conor,peggy,billy, lucas, jordan , now darren,vanessa,jim,jane, ricky, seriously pleaseee bring a lot of people back! cos if there is hardley any good people there will be no good storylines!
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At 1st May 2011, MrsCaseyxx wrote:I bet his ending will be a 'whodunnit?' or something because there's been none of them for ages and they are really interesting and hooking! Your last question really suggests his ending won't all be hunky dory. I agree with you Sheryl that loads of people who are really good cast people are leaving and they're bringing no-one new in. Bring back Dawn (Kara Tointon) I loved her character!
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At 1st May 2011, WalfordFanatic wrote:I'm absoloutely gutted Darren will be leaving the square. Charlie is a fantastic actor for someone of only 20 and has a bright future. He's had a strong 7 years on the show with some big storylines. I think Darren really came into his own after his family left a few years back and developed really well as a character. I thought the Darren and Max duo was absoloutely genius! The Darren and Jodie relationship was very sweet to watch out on-screen. I think both Darren as a character and Charlie as an actor deserves a big storyline leading to his exit having given just under 7 years service to the show. It'll be good for the door to be left open if Charlie ever was to decide to return to the show in the future. I'd like to wish Charlie all the very best of luck for the future, not that you need it - you've bundles of talent!
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Comment number 7.
At 1st May 2011, IK16 wrote:He was such a great character in the soap and great acter too, his exit is sure to be a big one and to involve many formilar faces; Jodie etc that the character been around during his full time on the show. Can't want, hope he retunes latter on as that would be intrencing!!!!
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Comment number 8.
At 1st May 2011, mega-Brannings-fanx wrote:i will miss darren
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Comment number 9.
At 1st May 2011, Hayley wrote:sad to hear Charlie and Zoe are leaving they were 2 so brilliant characters i've met Zoe before when i went to Elstree to meet the EastEnders cast she was in Kyile baggington's car got a wave and smile from them both. so when they leave whos going to take over their roles?
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Comment number 10.
At 1st May 2011, monalisa wrote:oh please dont kill him off :( i can take with him leaving but this would be too sad :( and for max aswell :(
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At 2nd May 2011, Sarah Lou wrote:I am gutted that Darren is leaving.
He is one of my favourites, Him and Jodie are sweet together and it's a shame it be only her in the square. I have a feeling Jodie when Darren laves might be becoming friends with Lauren and Whitney and maybe her and Peter will become a couple when he returns.
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At 2nd May 2011, emclo2010 wrote:Aww. :( I'm gonna miss Darren, he was such a great character, Best Wishes for the Future! (:
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Comment number 13.
At 2nd May 2011, EmzzEE wrote:ugh, not fair, such a great character, he will definatly be missed, hope you will come back!!
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Comment number 14.
At 3rd May 2011, EEfan2011x wrote:Hmm, Maybe he marries Jodie and she ends up pregnant so they run away and live in a flat so Jodie's mum doesn't find out she's pregnant? or maybe they run away to find Dawn? (would love to see dawn come back) lol
sad to hear he's leaving :(
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Comment number 15.
At 3rd May 2011, chezza100 wrote:To be honest I was surprised that out of all the Millars they kept Darren in for so long and as its Charlie's choice to leave he would probably be around longer.
I find him a bit pathetic which is probably why people like him so much.
Not a big loss considering some that have left recently.
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Comment number 16.
At 3rd May 2011, xchrissy96x wrote:aww its sad hes leaving!! i think they should write him out but going to find libby in spain because he still loves her!! aww i loved there relationship!!! well it was up to charlie!!! :'(
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At 3rd May 2011, Elisabeth wrote:This is very sad news. He is a very nice character and a nice boy.
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At 4th May 2011, sophie wrote:i don't want him to go because he a good character i like to see then getting marrying
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At 4th May 2011, Azza_L96 wrote:I think darrens exit involves max having an affair with jodie, then i think darren might kill max or something like that and he ends up on the run
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Comment number 20.
At 5th May 2011, melanie wrote:darren you are making a very bad choice!!!
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Comment number 21.
At 5th May 2011, melanie wrote:i mean Charlie G Hawkins sorry
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Comment number 22.
At 6th May 2011, madforeastenders wrote:This comment has been referred for further consideration. Explain.
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Comment number 23.
At 7th May 2011, Tylissa998 wrote:WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYY?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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At 3rd Sep 2011, mega-Brannings-fanx wrote:he get killed of he dies on his stag do I WILL MISS HIM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH aprentley it pose to be so sad and traget :(
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Comment number 25.
At 6th Sep 2011, Clare wrote:He dies!? I am going to be crying, I can tell! He has been on the show for so long! I guess I will miss him. Bring on the sad music! :D
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Comment number 26.
At 7th Sep 2011, Ruby Red Bug wrote:I've enjoyed watching you, Charlie, during your time at EE and Darren's been one of my favourite characters. Good luck with whatever you do and hope to see you back on our screens soon!
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Comment number 27.
At 8th Sep 2011, asim wrote:@sheryl
eastenders has been going on for ages so the cast has to slowly leave and i wonder what the last ever episode will be ?
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