Former EastEnders star Joshua Pascoe has spoken out in his first interview in 12 years, revealing how he swapped soap fame for adult content after stepping away from acting completely.
Joshua, who played Ben Mitchell on the BBC soap from 2010 to 2012, was at the centre of one of EastEnders’ most controversial storylines when his character killed Heather Trott, played by Cheryl Fergison.
The shocking plot saw Ben later sent to prison for the crime, with Joshua previously describing his exit as a “double edged sword” – saying he felt proud to be part of such a huge storyline, but devastated to leave the show at just 16.
A New Path After Soap Fame
After leaving Albert Square as a teenager, Joshua took on a handful of smaller acting roles, but says work gradually dried up as he moved into adulthood. Eventually, he walked away from acting altogether and began working on building sites to make a living outside of the spotlight.
Now, 12 years on from his last interview, the former soap star has reinvented himself in a completely different world – adult content platform OnlyFans – where he says he is now “happier than ever”.
He added that his post-soap career took an unexpected turn after leaving acting behind.
“After EastEnders, the acting slowly dried up and I went to work on a building site instead,” he explained. “Then my friends suggested I start the adult work and within the first month I was in double figures. I get funny looks sometimes but no one’s asked me about it at work yet.”
Unusual Requests and New Beginnings
Joshua also revealed some of the unusual requests he’s received since joining the platform.
“The market for blokes feet is mad... when I first got speaking to people they were like, ‘Can we see a picture of your feet?’” he said.
“There are so many different kinks and since starting this, I’ve realised I’m not as vanilla as I thought.”
Despite his unconventional new career path, Joshua says he feels more content than ever, insisting this chapter of his life is a world away from the pressures of his childhood soap fame.
Speaking about life now, he added: “I’ve been out of the acting world for years now. I’ve just got a normal job, I’m a normal bloke. I’ve got a nine to five, Monday to Friday. I’m humble – there’s nothing flashy or lairy about me, I hope.”
He continued: “I’m just a normal guy, but people have been really interested, which has baffled me. They’ve taken an interest and they like talking, they like finding out what you’re up to, what you’ve got in the pipeline.”
“And it’s been pretty amazing. I never ever thought, I never ever imagined that it would take off the way it has done. And I couldn't be happier.”
