“AN EastEnders fan was left stunned as he bumped into a show villain in an IKEA aisle. The actor left soap fans horrified when his alter-ego took advantage of one of the show’s most beloved characters. 3 An EastEnders villain has been spotted in an IKEA Credit: BBC 3 Actor Howard Saddler was spotted by”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
The actor left soap fans horrified when his alter-ego took advantage of one of the show’s most beloved characters.
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An EastEnders villain has been spotted in an IKEACredit: BBC
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Actor Howard Saddler was spotted by an eagle-eyed fan down an aisle at the Swedish furniture store
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Pastor Clayton had sexually assaulted fan-favourite character YolandeCredit: BBCHoward Saddler played the role of Pastor Clayton in EastEnders from 2023 until he was axed last year.
The holy man sexually assaulted Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) and subsequently denied the crime.
When she eventually went to the police, the sicko denied her justice and took his own life in upsetting scenes.
But now, months after his final scenes in Walford, Howard has been spotted by a stunned soap enthusiast.
The actor was shopping in an IKEA when the eagle-eyed EastEnders viewer clocked him.
Posting a selfie with the star, the fan said: “I had the privilege of meeting Howard Saddler today.”
The pair could be seen smiling in the middle of the Swedish furniture store for the snap.
Other fans flooded the threat with comments, as one replied: “I had to think twice who he was! I am always amazed how actors can look like different people because of their facial expressions.”
A second said: “It’s not often you bumped into someone who was in EastEnders, only last year.”
“I was gobsmacked when I spotted him in the background of that famous scene in the Office with Ricky Gervais dancing,” said a third.
While a fourth said: “How nice! He looks like he’s very friendly and approachable.”
With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford’s past. But who have we had so far?
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Ricky Groves – Groves returned as Garry Hobbs, a character who has not been seen since 2009.
Cliff Parisi – Parisi returned as Minty Peterson, a character who was last seen on the square in 2010.
Ross Kemp – Kemp has returned to play Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the EastEnders 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.