EastEnders star Chris Parker’s normal job 20 years after...

EastEnders star Chris Parker’s normal job 20 years after Spencer Moon exit as Vicki Fowler returns without him

Published on March 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM

EASTENDERS legend Christopher Parker looks worlds away from Albert Square as he leads a totally normal life two decades after playing Spencer Moon.

The former soap star shot to fame as cheeky chappy Spencer, younger brother of Alfie Moon, but swapped showbiz for a surprising new career.

Christopher Parker as Spencer Moon in EastEnders. — EastEnders' Spencer Moon was a fan favourite with viewers

Portrait of Christopher Parker. — But the former actor Christopher Parker quit fame to work as a solicitor

Vicki Fowler from EastEnders. — Meanwhile his on-screen girlfriend is returning to the soap with a new man

And while his on-screen love interest Vicki Fowler is making a comeback, Spencer is nowhere to be seen!

16 years after starring asSpencer Moon, Christopher has quit fame to work as a solicitor.

During his three years on the soap, the EastEnders cast member had a one night stand with Vicki Fowler before being blackmailed by Stacey Slater.

Spencer departed the soap in 2005 when Alfie sent him to live with his cousin in Australia.

For two years, Christopher took his TV pursuits to the US, where he worked for TMZ and hosted Dead Famous Live alongside Gail Porter in Los Angeles.

He then graduated from Birkbeck University in London with a law degree.

Since October 2022, the former actor has been a Senior Consultant at Ignition Law.

Meanwhile, Vicki Fowlerwill set foot in Walford for the first time in over 20 years to attend her Uncle Martin’s funeral, bringing her new boyfriend Ross and his son Joel with her.

Since leaving the Square in 2004, Vicki has been living inAustraliawith long-term love Spencer Moon, where they ran a bar.

So, when she arrives in Walford with a new man on her arm, it comes as quite the shock to sisterSharonand Spencer’s brotherAlfie.

Vicki explains she has returned for Martin’s funeral before revealing that she and Spencer have separated.

Having learnt of Vicki’s return from Zack, Alfie and Kat head to Sharon's but they are shocked when Spencer is nowhere to be seen.

Katquestions Vicki on her versions of events, and it’s not long before the true reason behind the breakup is revealed.

The Vicki Fowler of 2025 comes with a new actress tothe BBC soap, as RainDogsactor Alice Haig takes on the part of Vicki Fowler.

Soap characters who've been recast

Soap operas are staple viewing for many people, but even some of the most famous characters have been played by different actors. Here are some examples from over the years.

Coronation Street

Tracy Barlow: Kate Ford took on the role of Corrie legend Tracy Barlow in 2002. Before Kate, three other actresses had played Tracy – most notably Dawn Acton from 1988 to 1999.
Nick Tilsley: Ben Price has been playing Gail's oldest child in 2009, but the former Footballers' Wives star is the third actor to take on the part.
Sarah Platt: Although Tina O'Brien debuted as Sarah Platt in 1999, she is the third actress who has played the iconic role of Sarah Platt.
David Platt: Completing the line-up of Gail's children, David was initially played by Thomas Ormson for a decade before Jack P. Shepherd took over.
Daniel Osbourne: For almost a decade, the role of Ken Barlow's son Daniel has been portrayed by actor Rob Mallard. Before Rob joined, two other actors had previously played Daniel.
Bethany Platt: Fans know Lucy Fallon as Bethany nowadays but before her, three other actresses had stepped into the character's shoes.
Kirk Sutherland: Before Andy Whyment took on the role of Kirk, he played by an uncredited actor in his very first appearance.
Todd Grimshaw: Gareth Pierce stepped into the role of Todd back in 2020, becoming the second performer to play this part.
Summer Spellman: Harriet Bibby became the second actress to play Summer, taking over the role from Matilda Freeman in 2020.
Ryan Connor: Ryan Prescott currently plays the long-running character, but Ben Thompson and Sol Heras had earlier portrayed the role.

EastEnders

Martin Fowler: Although Martin was the first baby born on-screen in EastEnders, he hasn't always been played by the same person. His current portrayer, James Bye, is the third actor to star as the character.
Peter Beale: Seven actors have portrayed Ian Beale's elder son, with the current actor, Thomas Law, in his second stint as the character.
Ben Mitchell: Ben has been played by a total of six actors – with Max Bowden bowing out of the role in March 2024.
Bobby Beale: Before Clay Milner Russell, Ian's younger son had been played by four other actors.
Freddie Slater: Bobby's best mate, Freddie Slater, had been previously played by twins Alex and Tom Kilby before Bobby Brazier took over in 2022.
Chelsea Fox: Former Coronation Street actress Zaraah Abrahams took over the role of Chelsea in 2020. The character had been first played by Tiana Benjamin from 2006 to 2010.
Lauren Branning: Jacqueline Jossa took on the role of Lauren in 2010, succeeding Madeline Duggan who'd played her from 2006 to 2010.
Johnny Carter: Johnny has been played by three actors since debuting in 2013 – most recently, Charlie Suff has taken on the role.

Speaking recently of her role as Vicki, Alice Haig said: “I am so excited. I have always watched the show, and I was born in February 1985, so I’m the same age as EastEnders!

“It’s so cool to be playing a character like Vicki – we think we know her, but a lot has changed.

“I can’t wait for all the Albert Square drama ahead.”

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday onBBC Oneat 7:30pm and is available to stream onBBC iPlayer.