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Joe Absolom

All the latest news and updates on English actor Joe Absolom, who has played Ray Walters on ITV soap Emmerdale since July 2025. Joe is also known for playing Matthew Rose on BBC soap EastEnders (1997 to 2000) and Al Large in Doc Martin (2004 to 2022).

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Frankie in EastEnders

Frankie's exit storyline confirmed in EastEnders as Rose Ayling-Ellis leaves for good

EastEnders September 12, 2022 By Maisie Spackman

Linda, Mick and Janine in EastEnders

Shock for Mick and Linda as Janine is pregnant in EastEnders

EastEnders September 12, 2022 By Maisie Spackman

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Joe Absolom attends the National Television Awards 2020 at The O2 Arena on January 28, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Eastenders star Joe Absolom reveals he 'grieved' after quitting soap: 'I felt really sad'

EastEnders September 2, 2022 By Ruth Lawes

Jean in EastEnders

EastEnders star determined for Jean not to become a 'cliche' after bipolar story response

EastEnders August 26, 2022 By Calli Kitson

Danniella Westbrook splits from partner David after 6 years

'Devastated' EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook splits from prison fiancé

EastEnders August 24, 2022 By Calli Kitson

Sixty seconds with Joe Absolom

Joe Absolom on life changing dilemma at 18: 'I blame EastEnders for me being thick!'

EastEnders August 24, 2022 By Sue Crawford