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Ryan Malloy

For the American musician, see Ryan Malloy (musician). For the British singer, songwriter and actor, see Ryan Molloy.

Ryan Malloy
EastEnders character
Portrayed byNeil McDermott
Duration2009–2011, 2014, 2016, 2023
First appearanceEpisode 3779
28 April 2009 (2009-04-28)
Last appearanceEpisode 6648
16 February 2023 (2023-02-16)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced by
Spin-off
appearances		Last Tango in Walford (2010)
In-universe information
Occupation
  • Market trader
  • Barman
  • Bookmaker
  • Doorman
MotherDebra Dean
Half-sistersWhitney Dean
WifeJanine Butcher (2010–2012)
Helen Malloy (2017–present)
DaughtersLily Slater
GranddaughtersCharli Slater
NiecesDolly Dean-Hudson
Peach

Ryan Malloy[1] is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Neil McDermott. From his arrival on 28 April 2009, the character remained a mystery in the show for a number of months, until he was revealed as the half-brother of established character, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty). Ryan departed on 26 August 2011, and made a surprise guest appearance on 2 September 2014. Following his former lover, Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), being sectioned in the episode that aired on 22 January 2016, he then made a surprise cameo for a short stint to look after his daughter Lily Slater (Aine Garvey), before departing again on 11 February 2016.[2] Seven months later, Ryan returned on 20 September 2016 after he was released from prison.[3] Ryan returned again on 4 November for Whitney and Lee Carter's (Danny-Boy Hatchard) wedding.[4] On 28 January 2023, it was announced that Ryan would return to EastEnders for a brief stint in February. [5] He returned on 13 February 2023[6] and departed once again on 16 February 2023.

  1. ^ "EastEnders 21/07/2009". BBC Online. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  2. ^ EastEnders spoilers: Ryan Malloy returns – questions we want answered | Metro News
  3. ^ Agius, Nicola (20 July 2016). "EastEnders star makes shock return to Albert Square". mirror. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  4. ^ "04/11/2016, EastEnders - BBC One". BBC. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  5. ^ Duncan, Lindsay (28 January 2023). "EastEnders brings Ryan Malloy back amid daughter Lily's pregnancy". Metro. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  6. ^ Patterson, Stephen (13 February 2023). "Ryan returns as he finds out about Lily's baby". Metro. Retrieved 13 February 2023.

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