McFadden considered quitting soap role.
Veteran EastEnders star Steve McFadden has revealed that he considered quitting the soap permanently this year.
The 51-year-old, who plays Phil Mitchell, has been a regular fixture in the soap since 1990 but took a two year break between 2003 and 2005.
Speaking to TV Times, the actor revealed "I thought it might be time to move on, with Barbara going."
However, the actor went on to reveal that the exit of Barbara [Windsor] could also have a positive effect on his character’s future direction.
He added "But then I realised that it’s a chance to do something different with Phil. The umbilical cord will be cut. We’ve had Phil and Grant, then Phil and Peggy, but now he’ll be on his own.
"I’ve stayed with the show because they’ve kept it interesting. Another important factor for me is that I don’t have to spend months away from home touring, like some actors do. I’m not in a relationship at the moment, but family life is very important to me. I’m very close to my [four] children."
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