EastEnders’ Amy star Ellie Dadd thanks supporters after ‘difficult week’

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published November 6, 2026 11:05am Updated November 6, 2026 11:05am Ellie Dadd thanked fans for their support (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) EastEnders star Ellie Dadd has thanked fans for their support following an ’emotional’ week for Walford counterpart Amy Mitchell. Amy, as fans of the BBC One soap will know, was groomed by detective Craig Ingram (Matthew James Bailey), who used her guilt in the attack on Joel Marshall to manipulate her. The storyline reached a dramatic peak this week when Craig hightailed it out of the Square with Amy, who managed to secure access to her inheritance early. But when police suspended the bank accounts, Craig turned violent and attacked Amy, who retaliated by hitting him across the back of the head with a candlestick in self-defence. Craig was subsequently confirmed dead and Amy, unsure if she could trust the police, decided to keep shtum about how things ended at the bedsit, claiming she ran away from abusive Craig. As for where the storyline goes next remains to be seen but star Ellie, who delivered a powerhouse performance alongside equally brilliant co-star Matthew, marked the big scenes with a post on Instagram, thanking everyone for the response to the story. ‘I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send such kind, thoughtful and supportive messages this week,’ she wrote on her Stories. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video ‘It’s been a particularly big and emotional week for Amy on screen, tackling incredibly difficult and sensitive subjects. Stories like these are so important in raising awareness, starting conversations and most importantly helping people feel seen, heard and less alone. ‘I feel incredibly grateful to have been trusted to be part of telling this story, and I can only hope that in some small way it has helped survivors feel understood, encouraged others to speak out, or reminded anyone going through something similar that they are not alone. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. ‘I know the past couple of months have been a hard watch and very uncomfortable at times but that’s exactly why we do stories like this. Craig groomed Amy over a series of months (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) ‘Thank you again for all the love and support it genuinely means more than you know. Craig star Matthew, who confirmed his exit to Metro last night, shared Ellie’s post to his own story, branding her ‘one of the most talented humans’ he’s ever worked with. Discussing the powerful storyline, Matthew told me: ‘I’m so proud to be a part of this storyline and raise awareness, and working with Barnado’s and Violence Against Women to stop it. We’re working with incredible charities to make sure this story is told sensitively and accurately. ‘The whole message is to tell people that manipulation comes in all forms and all shapes and sizes. ‘Whether you think it’s love or not, there are people out there who are willing to listen, and hopefully what we can do is get people to speak up and talk about it, and if they’re scared or if they’re worried about what might happen, that there are people out there who are willing to listen and will help you.’ Deals of the Day Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in We're adding this discounted NEOM gift set straight to basket Want an LED face mask for less? This Black Friday deal could save you hundreds This teeth whitening sale could save you up to 64% before Black Friday These Simba Black Friday deals are too good for tired shoppers to ignore EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2026 Arrow MORE: Are you a true fan? Take Metro’s biggest ever Soaps quiz! Arrow MORE: Craig’s fate after he’s left to die by Amy as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.