Dean Gaffney has vowed to rebuild his career after being axed from 'EastEnders'.

Dean Gaffney

Dean Gaffney

The 41-year-old actor - who plays Robbie Jackson on the BBC soap - was recently cut from the programme shortly after splitting from his long-term girlfriend, but Dean is eager to bounce back over the coming months.

Since leaving the show, Dean has spent time at a wellness centre in Spain, where he's vowed to take "a step in the right direction".

Speaking from the centre, Dean explained: "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."

Meanwhile, a source close to the actor has insisted he's working hard in order to correct his past mistakes.

The insider shared: "Dean knows he's made some bad decisions and he is working hard to get his life back on track.

"He split up from his long-term girlfriend and then he lost his job. But he knows he only has himself to blame.

"He's always been a popular member of the cast and everyone loves Robbie Jackson so it's a real shame that he will no longer be on our screens."


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