Three new Mitchell family members were introduced to EastEnders viewers last year, in the form of Teddy (Roland Manookian) and his two sons, Harry (Elijah Holloway) and Barney (Lewis Bridgeman).



The trio took to life in Walford straight away, quickly finding themselves at the centre of the drama.

Soon enough, Teddy’s ex Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) was introduced to soap viewers, and more of the family’s backstory was explored.

From romances with Walford residents to taking over Peggy’s Bar, the new Mitchells have quickly made Albert Square their home and there’s no doubt more drama to come in the near future.

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Elijah with EastEnders co-stars Roland Manookian and Lewis Bridgeman

Elijah with EastEnders co-stars Roland Manookian and Lewis Bridgeman 

Playing eldest son Harry is 26-year-old actor Elijah. He trained at Emil Dale Academy before going on to graduate from Rose Bruford College in 2019.

The star may have landed his big break on EastEnders, but he previously appeared on another BBC show. Back in 2016, Elijah auditioned on the BBC talent search Let It Shine.

At just 18-years-old, Elijah, then a luxury perfume salesman, took to the stage of Let It Shine, where he tried to impress the judges with his charm and salesmanship, pitching fragrances to the star-studded panel.

Elijah’s performance included a pitch to the judges, showcasing his personality through his perfume descriptions.

Away from TV, Elijah keeps his fans updated on Instagram, where he occasionally shares photos from days out, or professional snaps taken for work.

Elijah Holloway

Elijah shares glimpses of his life off-screen on Instagram
The actor was cast in EastEnders in 2024, marking his first big acting role. He branded it a “privilege” to appear on the BBC soap in a sweet statement.

“It’s a massive privilege to join a British institution like EastEnders, and to be playing a Mitchell makes it even more exciting. We’ve been given such a warm welcome, and it’s unbelievable to be turning up to work in Walford every day,” Elijah said at the time.

Speaking about his character, he also added: “Harry has a lot of charm and swagger, but he’s got a bit of a temper, too. He can’t resist trouble, or the ladies, so he’s ready to shake things up in typical Mitchell style!”