Olly Rix is reportedly being written out of ''Call the Midwife'.
Call The Midwife's Olly Rix is reportedly being written out
The actor - who plays Matthew Aylward in the BBC drama - is said to be leaving the show and news of his departure has surprised other members of the cast after his character was seen getting married to Trixie Franklin - played by Helen George - in the last series.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "The news of Olly’s departure has left the cast and crew stunned and upset.
"They all thought he was a mainstay on the series after his prominent wedding scenes to Helen last season. Some feel it’s a bit unfair and he is well liked by everyone.
"It felt very out of the blue. There is concern now among the remaining cast about not wanting to upset production and people are keeping their heads down."
'Call the Midwife' has run for 12 seasons and the BBC recently commissioned two more - meaning the show will remain on air until at least 2026.
Speaking at the time of the announcement earlier this year, creator/writer Heidi Thomas gushed: “I’m overjoyed by the news that the doors of Nonnatus House will be open for a few more years!
"'Call the Midwife' is the pride and joy of all who work on it, but it’s our fantastic, loyal audience that matters most. We are a family behind the scenes, on the screen, and in front of the telly, and I’m thrilled that we’re all heading into the 1970’s together."
Executive producer Dame Pippa Harris added: "I’m delighted that the BBC has commissioned another two series of Call the Midwife, taking us into the early 70s. Fifteen series is a tremendous achievement and it’s a testament to the passion and dedication of our cast and crew, of whom I’m very proud. "But the show wouldn’t be the phenomenal success it is without the formidable presence of our creator and writer Heidi Thomas. Her continued devotion to the characters and determination to tell the untold stories of women is truly inspiring. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us and our extremely loyal audience in the future!"
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