Who is Eddie-Joe Robinson and has he left Casualty for good?
CASUALTY fans were left devastated when Ryan Firth, played by Eddie-Joe Robinson, resigned from his role at Holby City Hospital in a dramatic episode.
After the scenes aired in January 2024 viewers had questions over whether Robinson's exit was just temporary - or if Ryan was gone for good.
Who is Eddie-Joe Robinson?
Eddie-Joe Robinson is an actor who is best known for his work on BBC hospital drama Casualty.
He was born on September 19, 1994, in West Yorkshire.
According to his IMDb, Robinson was born and raised in Sheffield but moved to London when he was 19.
The star moved to begin his studies at university and went on to complete a degree in Mathematics at University College London.
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In 2017, he began training as an actor with the National Youth Theatre REP Company.
Robinson's acting career began on the stage, with the star landing roles in theatre productions like Jekyll and Hyde, Save + Quit, Coriolanus and Sorry, You're Not a Winner.
He then moved into television and has since appeared in many well-known series.
Has Eddie-Joe Robinson left Casualty for good?
In January 2024 Casualty announced that Eddie-Joe Robinson had left the soap for good.
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The news about the actor, who played Ryan Firth, was confirmed on the show's social media accounts.
On his last episode, Robinson's character Ryan was seen resigning from his role due to the trauma he had suffered following a violent attack at work.
Charlie Fairhead, who plays Derek Thompson, tried to help Ryan deal with his trauma and keep his job but Ryan's mind was made up.
In his final scenes, he was seen checking out of the hospital and handing in his ID badge, signalling the end of his time working there.
After the scenes aired on January 6, 2024, fans initially thought Ryan's exit would be temporary and that Robinson would return to the cast after a break.
Casualty's official Instagram account then posted a picture of Robinson smiling alongside his castmates Sarah Seggari, Anna Chell and Barney Walsh (who is hosting the new series of Gladiators with his dad Bradley).
The post confirmed Robinson's exit was actually permanent, with the caption reading: "When four become three…We will miss you Eddie-Joe! #Casualty."
Robinson, Seggari, Cell and Walsh all joined the soap at the same time, playing new staff nurses.
The foursome first appeared on Casualty in 2023 in the episode titled Welcome to the Warzone.
Ahead of his first scenes on the soap, Robinson revealed his delight at joining the show's cast.
He told : "I was buzzing when I got the part!
"It's a special show with a special history [and] being a part of that was something to be really excited about."
"It's an honour to join such a well-loved and fantastic show, everyone's been so welcoming and I'm excited to continue the journey."
He also joked about learning the medical jargon for his role, saying: "I’ve been so lucky (touch wood) that I’ve not had to do much so far!
"Dreading the day I've got a page long monologue of the stuff…"
What TV shows has Eddie-Joe Robinson appeared in?
Robinson boasts many impressive TV credits and has appeared in a number of well-known projects throughout his career.
Prior to landing his Casualty role, he appeared in Grantchester, Small Axe and Emmerdale.
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His other credits include Doctors, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, Ransom and The One.
As of January 2024, Robinson has not yet announced what his first post-Casualty project will be.