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LAST YEAR, VIEWERS OF CALL THE MIDWIFE WERE LEFT HEARTBROKEN WHEN THEY LEARNT ONE FAN-FAVOURITE WAS LEAVING THE BBC SHOW. TIANNA CORBIN TV Reporter 11:08, 03 Jun 2025Updated 12:33, 04 Jun

2025 Since it began in 2012, Call the Midwife has seen a revolving door of characters, with many leaving the show over the years. One such character is Matthew Aylward (Olly Rix), who

quickly became a fan favourite after his introduction in season 10. The character won hearts, particularly when he began a romance with Trixie (Helen George), and fans were overjoyed to see

the couple get married at the end of season 12. But shockwaves were sent through the fanbase last year when Matthew unexpectedly presented his new wife with an ultimatum to move to New York

with him following the loss of his inheritance. Following Olly's surprising exit from the show, he was seen joining another established BBC drama, Casualty, reports the Express. Article

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date' At the time he left Call the Midwife, there were reports that many cast members were 'stunned and upset' by the decision to write out his character. Olly has since

opened up about his feelings regarding his departure, admitting he was displeased with how it was handled. Speaking to Hello!, he said: "I'm very fortunate. Most jobs, I think of

very fondly, but you do, of course, leave them in the past and move on and develop new work. "With that project in particular, I didn't like the way it ended and I didn't

think they treated me with much integrity or respect, and I didn't like that. I think it's just best left in the past and not discussed much more." Nevertheless, a

spokesperson for Call the Midwife has dismissed any suggestions of mistreatment regarding Olly's release from the show. The spokesperson made it clear to Metro: "We don't

accept this. Call the Midwife is a drama that prides itself on providing a supportive, inclusive and nurturing filming environment, and we are known for the family atmosphere on our

set." They added: "Series 15 is currently filming, and we look forward to sharing this exciting new series with our beloved audience." Liverpool Echo reached out to the BBC

for comment. RadioTimes indicated when Olly's departure from Call the Midwife was announced that it may not be the last time viewers see his character. Yet now at 40, he's slipped

into the role of Flynn Byron on Casualty, looking like a permanent fixture. Discussing his latest part with Hello!, he revealed: "We've been filming for a year, and you've

only had ten episodes. We have 40-something in the bank now. So, Flynn's not going anywhere." Viewers can catch up on both Call the Midwife and Casualty on BBC iPlayer. Article

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