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EastEnders characters that need to be sorted out in 2023

Let's face it, there's a lot of deadwood still to cut

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EastEnders is has a wealth of characters at its disposal, but there are some that seriously need sorting out.

The BBC soap has chopped through its cast in recent months and gotten rid of quite a lot of deadwood.

However there is yet that need addressing.

EastEnders Tue 25 Jan Ben and Callum promise to be there for one another
Callum just isn’t that interesting (Credit: BBC)

Callum

It was a toss up between Ben and Callum really but when it comes down to it Ben’s just more interesting.

Former hat-wearing soldier, Callum may have shrugged off the Halfway nickname (thankfully) but he’s just not that intriguing.

It’s time to give him smething else to do other than pining after Ben.

EastEnders Rocky cheers as Whitney performs as Britney
EastEnders needs to remember that singing and trauma is not a personality type (Credit: BBC)

Whitney

Oh poor Whitney.

She’s been through so much over the years and yet nothing quite as bizarre as her current predicament living in an imprisoned murderer’s house with the mother of his children.

Let’s be honest – Whitney ran her course a long time ago.

There’s only so much trauma a character can take before it becomes unseemly.

They’re doing the right thing having her take a back seat at the moment, but maybe it’s time she took a trip away from the Square for a real break so she could be brought back refreshed.

EastEnders Harvey looking confused
Harvey just doesn’t do it for us (Credit: BBC)

Harvey

The entire Monroe family were never the most interesting characters..

His romance with Jean gave us a bit of light.

But he needs to do more or he needs to go.

Do we really need Alfie back? (Credit: BBC)

Alfie

We know he’s only just come back but good lord it’s time for him to go.

On land or water, Alfie isn’t a welcome addition to EastEnders – not since his last few stints.

He is a bit of old Walford, that much is true, but so are the bins and we don’t need anymore storylines about those thank you very much.

The simple fact is that Alfie doesn’t fit in with anything anymore and his ‘enduring love’ with Kat is toxic.

He’s to move on and be updated. An Alfie for 2023, not the early noughties.

Come on Billy, give us more (Credit: BBC)

Billy

The weakling of the Mitchell family, Billy has never been a sparkling addition to the Square.

His romance with Honey has long run its course and he’s bounced between non-jobs and non-storylines for years.

Phil has the chance to rid himself of the runt of the litter and send him to prison.

But could granddaughter Lola’s impending death be the making of him?

EastEnders Sonia talks to Rocky
Sonia hasn’t had anything to do in years (Credit: BBC)

Sonia

What does the Angel of Walford do exactly?

Pop up now and again to be judgemental towards Dotty, Janine or Martin despite the fact that she stole from Dot, has cheated on pretty much every partner she’s had and threw herself at her ex.

Read more: Who is leaving EastEnders this year?

Is that it? She’s got minimal family ties

Poor Natalie Cassidy must be bored senseless.

She’s a legacy character – give her something meaty to do, please.

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