EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has been written out of the soap – digitalspy.com, Digitalspy.com

EastEndersstar Dean Gaffney has been quietly written out of the *** One soap.

Robbie Jackson hasn’t been seen on our screens for a few weeks, with the character having jetted off to India to visit his son Sami , and now it has been revealed that those scenes served as a low-key exit for the actor.

TheDaily Star Sundayhas reported that the soap’s bosses have chosen not to renew Dean’s contract for the time being, citing his behavior as the reason.

Channel 5

Related:Dean Gaffney accidentally reveals bank details in Instagram blunder

Earlier this month,Gaffney posted on Instagramfrom a wellness retreat, where he has been focusing on his physical and mental health.

“I have always talked about doing something like this but never actually committed to it, however sitting here on top of a mountain for the first time in my life I feel quite proud of myself,” he wrote.

“I’m not that guy who goes to the gym all the time so I had to find another way of giving myself a goal and this retreat was what I like to call ‘a step in the right direction ‘. My health is important I need to always be aware of that, not just physically but mentally.

“I’m not saying I ran the marathon even though at times it felt that way haha ​​but either way I’ve give myself a pat on the back for stepping outside my comfort zone,” he added.

This time last year, the starspoke about his fears that Robbie might be axedunder the soap’s new boss Kate Oates, stating: “I think you wouldn’t be human if you weren’t worried when your contract comes up for renewal.

“Mine doesn’t come up for a while, so I’m okay for the moment, but it’s squeaky bum time for every actor, no one is bigger than any show. “

Mike Marsland / Mike Marsland / WireImageGetty Images

More recently, Gaffney said that hedoes not want his two daughters to appear on ITV’sLove Island, claiming that “it’s not right”.

EastEnders (airs on BBC One.

Digital Spy is launching a newsletter –sign upto get it sent straight to your inbox.

Read more news, spoilers and gossip on ourEastEndershomepage

Digital SpySoap Scoop video – hit play below for all the latestEastEndersspoilers, as Leo tries to charm Whitney, and Martin faces more danger.

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.

Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? Just hit ‘Like’ on ourDigital Spy Soaps Facebook pageand ‘Follow’ on our@ soapscoop Twitter account.