After five years playing Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb, Ricky Norwood has been given the chop from EastEnders.
Ricky’s departure was confirmed today as it was announced producers had made the decision to write loveable rogue Fatboy out of the soap.
He will film his final scenes next week but show bosses aren’t giving away any details on when his exit will air just yet.
An EastEnders spokesperson who told Metro.co.uk: ‘We can confirm Ricky is leaving. We wish him all the best for the future.’
