Call The Midwife cast ‘left stunned and upset after fan-favourite star is written out of the hit BBC show’
The cast and crew of Call The Midwife has reportedly been left ‘stunned and upset’ after one star has been axed from the show.
Olly Rix, who plays Matthew Aylward in the BBC series, is leaving the show according to The Sun.
The actor, 36, was allegedly told last week that he was being written out, with filming for the new series already under way.
The news will come as a shock to fans, as last season’s finale saw Olly’s character Matthew finally marry Helen George’s Nurse Trixie Franklin.
A source told the publication: ‘The news of Olly’s departure has left the cast and crew stunned and upset.
Shocked: The cast and crew of Call The Midwife has reportedly been left ‘stunned and upset’ after one star has been axed from the show
Exit: Olly Rix , who plays Matthew Aylward in the BBC series, is leaving the show according to The Sun
Happy ending: The news will come as a shock to fans, as last season’s finale saw Olly’s character Matthew finally marry Helen George ‘s Nurse Trixie Franklin
‘They all thought he was a mainstay on the series after his prominent wedding scenes to Helen last season. Some feel it’s a bit unfair and he is well liked by everyone.
‘It felt very out of the blue. There is concern now among the remaining cast about not wanting to upset production and people are keeping their heads down.’
However, Olly has previously alluded to an early exit from the popular show, saying in February: ‘I don’t know if the show wants me until 2026.
‘They might not want to go there. I don’t know. One never really knows but as far as I’m concerned, I’m not looking for the next thing.
‘I’m not looking to catch the next branch. I’m gripping the branch I’m on at the moment and giving it everything I’ve got.’
It comes after Olly split from his partner Natasha Fagri after seven years together in July.
The actor and the make-up artist are said to have drifted apart due to work commitments.
A source told The Sun: ‘Olly and Natasha were very happy together for a long time, but eventually drifted apart due to work commitments.
End of the road: It comes after Olly split from his partner Natasha Fagri after seven years together in July
Origins: Olly has been on Call The Midwife since season 10 in 2020, with his character originally married to Fiona who was pregnant with their first child, with Trixie being her midwife
‘They have a lot of respect for each other and share custody of their pet dog. They are both busy with work and focusing on their future and different projects.’
Olly has been on Call The Midwife since 2020, making his first appearance as Matthew in season 10.
The character was originally married to another woman who was pregnant with their first child, with Trixie being their midwife.
However, Matthew’s wife Fiona was tragically then diagnosed with leukaemia and passed away shortly after giving birth to their son.
Trixie helped the widower and single father grieve and they gradually grew closer and fell in love, before marrying at the end of series 12.
The BBC recently confirmed that the show will return for two more seasons, keeping it on air until at least 2026.
The show is set in the 1950s and 1960s in London’s East End – and focuses on a group of midwives in a nursing convent.
Love story: Matthew’s wife was then diagnosed with leukaemia and passed away shortly after giving birth. Trixie helped him grieve and they gradually grew closer and fell in love
Popular: The BBC recently confirmed the show will return for two more seasons, until at least 2026. It is set in the 50s and 60s and focuses on a group of midwives in a nursing convent
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