Kyle Slater

Name: Kyle Slater
First Appeared: 30th October 2015
Last Appeared: 25th November 2016
Played by: Riley Carter Millington

Born as Sarah Slater, Kyle’s journey to living as his true self was anything but easy. With a family as dramatic as the Slaters, it’s no surprise that Kyle’s arrival was shrouded in mystery. Initially mistaken for a stalker by his half-sister Stacey, Kyle’s introduction was a twist that left everyone guessing.

His relationship with Stacey became particularly poignant, as the two siblings navigated their newfound bond. Stacey, ever the protective sister, quickly warmed to Kyle, and their sibling dynamic led to her trying to reconcile Kyle with his mother Alison. But Alison just wasn’t ready to accept him and Kyle elected to stay with Stacey in Walford.

Life in Albert Square is never without its challenges, and Kyle faced his fair share. From dealing with the fallout of his mother’s rejection to finding his place within the Slater family, Kyle’s story was filled with emotional highs and lows. His dream of becoming a top chef added a touch of ambition to his character, and his time running the kitchen for Ian showed off his culinary skills.

Noticed from magazine articles for his food, Kyle was offered a chance of cooking and studying in France and, following a conversation with his mother where some progress was made, Kyle decided to go for it.