EastEnders spoilers follow.
EastEnders has revealed serial killer Gray Atkins' fate in tonight's episode after he was finally arrested for his crimes in dramatic scenes earlier this month.
Over the years, EastEnders fans have seen Gray concealing his evil secrets from his family, friends and the rest of Albert Square after murdering his wife Chantelle, Tina Carter and Kush Kazemi, as well as abusing his new wife Chelsea.
As the truth began to come out in Walford, however, a desperate Gray (Toby-Alexander Smith) ended up in violent confrontations with many residents of the Square – including Chelsea, Karen, Shirley and Mick – before heading to the bridge and attempting to jump, but he was later stopped by Whitney (Shona McGarty) and ultimately arrested.
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It marked actor Toby-Alexander Smith's final scenes as Gray and while the character didn't physically return in tonight's (March 28) episode, the Walford residents did finally get an update on his fate as it was confirmed he had pleaded guilty to his crimes.
The news was confirmed in a scene in the café as Whitney walked up to Chelsea (Zaraah Abrahams) to question what she'd seen.
"Is this a wind-up?" she asked, gesturing at her phone. "Gray's pleaded guilty. He's actually told the truth for once."
"That's what I thought at first," Chelsea confirmed. "Except it means there's no need for a trial."
"Wait, so we don't get to go to court? And look him in the eye?" Whitney questioned, while Chelsea admitted that she sees Gray every time she looks at her son Jordan.
"Chelsea, that ain't Gray," Whitney told her. "That's your son. Your beautiful little boy. The one good thing is that you get to move on with your life now. Both of you. It will get better, I promise. Give it a chance."
Later, Chelsea's mum Denise entered and also insisted it was a good thing that there would be no trial despite Whitney's upset over the news.
"Surely that's good news, for all of us," Denise said. "It means we don't have to face him again."
Later, Kheerat (Jaz Deol) and Stacey (Lacey Turner) also toasted the news at the Queen Vic, with Kheerat saying: "To Gray dying old and lonely in prison."
"And to you helping to put him there," Stacey replied.
With Gray pleading guilty off-screen and a lengthy stint in prison ahead of him, it looks like EastEnders fans won't be seeing Gray on-screen again any time soon.
Speaking about his character's exit earlier this month, actor Toby-Alexander told Digital Spy that he thought it was a "satisfying end" to the years-long storyline.
"I think all of the audience have obviously wanted justice for Chantelle, Tina and Kush for so long and it was important that we showed that justice and that comeuppance," he said.
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"There was no room for him to have an easy way out and it would have been wrong if they'd have done that. I do think, from the audience's perspective, it's a satisfying ending to the storyline."
EastEnders airs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer.
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Post exit. On 15 March 2022 (off-screen), Gray finally talks and confesses to killing Tina, also telling the police how he killed her. He pleads guilty to all his crimes and is now serving a prison sentence.
Does Gray ever get caught in EastEnders? ›
It all culminated with a dramatic final showdown on a bridge, where Gray also confessed to killing Whitney's boyfriend Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami), but despite his attempts to escape justice by falling to his death, he was eventually thwarted by the authorities.
Is Gray Atkins returning to EastEnders? ›
EastEnders fans will remember Gray Atkins (played by Toby-Alexander Smith) and how he wreaked havoc on Walford with his murderous ways. The serial killer was finally jailed for his crimes in 2022, but it seems Walford hasn't heard the last from him.
How did Gray get caught? ›
Whitney struggled to keep Gray up on the bridge, but Mitch Baker comes from behind and also grabs Gray. Him and Whitney manage to pull Gray away from the edge of the bridge and Gray is arrested.
Did Gray get caught for killing Chantelle? ›
Justice has finally been served in EastEnders, as Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) was arrested for his crimes. The killer was taken away in handcuffs after an intense edition of the BBC One soap, which saw him confess to multiple murders.
Does Gray Atkins get caught? ›
As the truth began to come out in Walford, however, a desperate Gray (Toby-Alexander Smith) ended up in violent confrontations with many residents of the Square – including Chelsea, Karen, Shirley and Mick – before heading to the bridge and attempting to jump, but he was later stopped by Whitney (Shona McGarty) and ...
Why did Gray point to his eye in EastEnders? ›
In the end, Gray is finally arrested for his crimes and he is last scene taken into a police car and sent to prison. Just before entering the police car he taunts Karen by pointing at his eyes which means Chantelle saw Gray's eyes just before she died which causes Karen to break down.
What happened to Gray's children in EastEnders? ›
In 2022, Gray is arrested for his crimes, so Mia and her brother are placed in the care of their Grandparents, Mitch Baker and Karen Taylor while Jordan remains with Chelsea.
What happened to Greg in EastEnders? ›
Greg left the soap on 12 August 2011. Booth said that Greg would return to the soap after his departure. Greg returned for one episode on 21 October to conclude his storyline. Upon his one episode return, Joyner said she was "surprised" when she found out Greg would turn his back on her.
Who's coming back to EastEnders in 2024? ›
Spring 2024. EastEnders has confirmed the permanent return of actress Laila Morse in her iconic role as Big Mo Harris. The character left the soap in 2021 but last made a guest appearance in 2022 for granddaughter Kat's first wedding to Phil Mitchell.
Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty)
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Did Grey turn evil? ›
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How did Gray get his scars? ›
His skin is fair, and he has a scar located on his forehead, above his left eye and partially covered by his hair, which he gained after his fight with Lyon on Galuna Island. Gray also has a cross-shaped scar on the right side of his lower abdomen, received during his fight with Ultear Milkovich on Tenrou Island.
Why did Gray Atkins lose his job? ›
In August 2021, he loses his job as a solicitor as his boss finally realised for the man he really is. The boss tells him he is a bully that hates women which leaves him furious.
What happens with Gray and Chelsea in EastEnders? ›
SERIAL killer Gray Atkins was thrown behind bars in early 2022, leaving his wife Chelsea Fox to raise their son Jordan alone. While she continues to move on with her life, news from the EastEnders villain leaves her reeling in shock.
How did Gray in EastEnders end up in hospital? ›
EastEnders spoilers follow.
Gray (Toby-Alexander Smith) was rushed to hospital this week after a violent showdown with Kheerat Panesar. While Gray has been in hospital, his wife Chelsea (Zaraah Abrahams) has begun to enjoy her freedom again now that she doesn't have to worry about his abusive behaviour.
What happened to Gray's kids in EastEnders? ›
In 2022, Gray is arrested for his crimes, so Mia and her brother are placed in the care of their Grandparents, Mitch Baker and Karen Taylor while Jordan remains with Chelsea.
