Home > Drama > EastEnders: David Essex says there’ll be “lots of tears” when he leaves the show September 29th, 2011 by Sarah. No comments ‘70s heartthrob singer turned actor David Essex has revealed that when his character Eddie Moon leaves Walford, there will be “lots of tears.” He added that the storyline for Eddie’s exit from the Square is “emotional and soul-baring” as well as “challenging and interesting”. He said, “Let’s put it this way – there were lots of tears during one of my final scenes at the boxing gym. “It was very powerful, and myself and the other Moon boys were crying our eyes out. “The emotional and soul-baring things that Eddie has had to deal with have made it so challenging and interesting for me. “Great credit has to go to the show’s executive producer, Bryan Kirkwood. They’ve given me some brilliant stuff to do.” With Eddie set to realise that Vanessa Gold (Zoe Lucker) and his own son Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) have been plotting his demise for...