List of EastEnders characters introduced in 2018

Cherry Slater, the daughter of Hayley and Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), debuted in October and in November, Evie Steele (Sophia Capasso) made her first appearance.

Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) finds Daisy and returns her to the Ahmeds, but delays taking her back because Masood joked to him that Arshad and Mariam religiously brainwash children.

[14] Despite Arshad proclaiming that Billy is lying and letting his emotions over the end of his marriage interfere with the relationship, both he and Miriam are shaken by the revelation, especially as Habiba has had a crush on Adam before.

[3] John Yorke, the show's executive consultant, stated he was overjoyed to introduce more characters from Masood's family and promised "some incredibly challenging, fun and exciting stories ahead" for them.

Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) finds Daisy and returns her to the Ahmeds, but delays taking her back because Masood joked to him that Arshad and Mariam religiously brainwash children.

[14] Despite Arshad proclaiming that Billy is lying and letting his emotions over the end of his marriage interfere with the relationship, both he and Miriam are shaken by the revelation, especially as Habiba has had a crush on Adam before.

[3] John Yorke, the show's executive consultant, stated he was overjoyed to introduce more characters from Masood's family and promised "some incredibly challenging, fun and exciting stories ahead" for them.

Ciara sees a discarded cigar and realises Aidan was involved, and then calls her sister-in-law Mel Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite), telling her to pack a bag and come back to her old home.

Ciara makes threats towards Sharon's son, Dennis Rickman (Bleu Landau), having obtained his mobile number, and threatens to tell Hunter the truth about his father, Steve Owen (Martin Kemp).

When Ciara discovers she does not have all the money, she tells Hunter that Steve died in a car explosion, not a heart attack as Mel claimed and was a villain who killed Saskia Duncan (Deborah Sheridan-Taylor).

Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) sees him in the launderette and assumes he is an asylum seeker and tells him to go home, to which he reveals he is from Hampstead and throws her out after she asks for a job.

Hayley later arrives in Walford again shortly after her family's return to ask Kat's grandmother Mo Harris (Laila Morse) for her share of money from the sale of SIM cards.

[61] David Brown of the Radio Times described Magic Marv as "a drunk, shambling mess who insults the dads and ineptly flirts with the mums!

Sharon and Keanu realise they still have his spare keys and know where he lives, so they steal his car and plan to put it into storage and rack up speeding fines.

[91] An EastEnders source told Inside Soap's Tom Spilsbury that Henry "dislikes dealing with Keanu" and "rudely patronises Sharon after she offers her assistance", saying that she does not like his "casual sexism" and decides to "teach him a lesson".

[113] Tina tells Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) that when she was 19 or 20, she would play a game with Stuart and his friends that involved mild "torture", but once she was locked in a car boot, tied up and gagged, and feared she would die when she smelt burning.

He accuses her of starting a hate campaign against him but makes various threats and teases her, singing "We Call It Acieed" and goading her with a wrench, which she takes and hits him on the head with.

Linda, thinking that Mick has shot him, as he lied about walking Lady Di, then takes the gun and dumps it in the canal to protect him, however she is spotted by Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters).

Dennis hides the bag at the mechanic's garage belonging to his stepfather, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), and it is found by Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters).

Dennis hides the bag at the mechanic's garage belonging to his stepfather, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), and it is found by Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters).

[167] Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) develops suspicions over Chantelle's death that occurred nearly two years earlier and she tells Arthurs she believes Gray murdered her.

Ray successfully purchases Phil Mitchell's (Steve McFadden) share of E20 by blackmailing him over his role in the death of Luke Browning (Adam Astill) and the disappearance of Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood).

A show spokesperson said, "Now that Mel is settled after overcoming her initial challenges and has secured a job and built a relationship with Jack, it's time to weave in her first major storyline since her return.

[168] The character was described as "a serial risk-taker and expert liar" and a source said, "It's safe to say that the residents of Walford shouldn't be fooled by Ray's slick exterior—a man who thrives on danger and who cannot be trusted is lurking underneath".

[168] Mahon said of his casting, "I'm so happy to join such an incredibly hard-working and talented team and I'm very much looking forward to playing out the drama that inevitably ensues on any given day in Albert Square.

[177][178] Katie Bailie from Metro speculated if "a dangerous romance" could develop, observing "a moment of electricity [...] in the air" and Tiffany "seems to be allowing herself to be charmed by the gang leader" in Evie's debut episodes.

Morag first appears in the local shop and invites Kim Fox-Hubbard (Tameka Empson) and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) to join her choir, Walford Warblers, as she will be in a concert on Christmas Eve.

[182] He first appears in Episode 5834 on 24 December when he is born in the staff room of the Minute Mart where Kim works, and is delivered by Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), who had accidentally locked them in a storage unit.

Mica leaves Walford with Kim and Pearl (Arayah Harris-Buckle) when his mother gets the offer of a job as a tour guide in Scotland in August 2019, but returns in November 2020, however isn't seen until late December.

In April 2023, Mica runs away after Kim's arrest for dangerous driving when she crashed the car whilst answering a text message, with Denzel Danes (Jaden Ladega) in the back.