EastEnders actor Elijah Holloway has opened up about his real-life connection to his on-screen best friend

EastEnders' Elijah Holloway has spilled the beans on a surprising real-life connection with his co-star Dayo Koleosho. ‌

The 26-year-old actor, who joined the BBC One soap as Harry Mitchell in June 2024, shares a close on-screen bond with Kojo Asare, portrayed by Dayo . ‌

Interestingly, their friendship predates their EastEnders fame, having met at a theatre months before they both bagged roles on the popular show. ‌

During an appearance on This Morning (October 8), Elijah shed light on his off-screen camaraderie with his beloved co-star.

"Me and Dee, we go way back. I was working in a theatre on the stage door and he was in a show, and we met through there", Elijah

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