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Metro
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders star's son, 2, rushed to hospital after eating ‘toxic' plant
Victoria Bye, the wife of EastEnders star James Bye, has opened up about a terrifying situation that saw their son rushed to hospital. Victoria and James have four children together called Edward, Louis, Hugo and Rufus. Over the weekend, Victoria took to her Instagram page Life With The Byes to reveal Rufus, who is 2, was rushed to hospital last week after eating a toxic but common plant found in UK gardens. She wrote: 'More of a public service announcement than a post really but as we all know, life with kids is anything but predictable. So, after spending the night in hospital (I swear they'll start charging us rent soon) after Rufus decided to snack on a plant in the garden — one I didn't even know was dangerous. All hell let loose. (full video in next post – wouldn't let me post here).' Victoria went on to reveal that within minutes of Rufus ingesting the plant, his 'tongue had started to swell', he was 'screaming' and they quickly had to call 999. She added: 'Thankfully he's absolutely fine now. But it turned out the culprit was Italian Arum, a really common plant with bright orange berries that looks innocent but is seriously toxic if ingested. 'I mean, I had no idea. And once I started looking into it… turns out there are loads of plants like that quietly minding their own (deadly) business in UK gardens. 'So, in true mum fashion, I made a list. For anyone else who didn't know either. Because no one needs that kind of adrenaline on a Tuesday afternoon.' Victoria's list features plants including Foxglove, Yew and Lily of the Valley. The list is incredibly helpful, as she's also notes the specific parts of the plants – such as bulbs or small flowers – that are the most toxic to humans. More Trending Victoria's husband James Bye left his role as Martin Fowler in EastEnders earlier this year. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Martin died in the show's live episode in February. As part of the anniversary, the Queen Vic exploded, putting multiple lives in danger. Martin became trapped under a beam and had to wait for the emergency services to remove it and free him. However, due to how long Martin was stuck, as the beam got removed, he suffered crush syndrome, which killed him. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. View More » MORE: EastEnders confirms Martin Fowler replacement on fruit and veg stall – and it's unexpected MORE: Emmerdale's Danny Miller pays loving tribute to 'beautiful' pregnant wife Steph MORE: Emmerdale legend reunites with co-star just months after TV exit
Wales Online
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
EastEnders star's son rushed to hospital after 'innocent' garden mistake
EastEnders star's son rushed to hospital after 'innocent' garden mistake James Bye and his wife Victoria's youngest child Rufus, two, ended up in A&E after accidentally eating a "dangerous" plant in the garden James Bye and his wife Victoria's youngest child Rufus, two, ended up in A&E after accidentally eating a "dangerous" plant in the garden (Image: BBC ) Former EastEnders star James Bye's young son was rushed to hospital "screaming" after he accidentally snacked on a poisonous and "dangerous" plant in the garden. James, 41, who played Martin Fowler, and his wife Victoria's youngest child Rufus, two, ended up in A&E after consuming the "innocent looking" plant which is "seriously toxic if ingested". Taking to her Instagram, where she documents her family life and has 130K followers, Victoria issued a warning about the Italian Arum plant, which she "didn't even know was dangerous", and listed other plants to look out for in your garden. The concerned mum, who also has sons Edward, eight, Louis, six, and Hugo, three, with James, penned: "So. More of a public service announcement than a post really but as we all know, life with kids is anything but predictable.. So, after spending the night in hospital (I swear they'll start charging us rent soon) after Rufus decided to snack on a plant in the garden — one I didn't even know was dangerous. All hell let loose. Taking to her Instagram, where she documents her family life and has 130K followers, Victoria issued a warning about the plant "(full video in next post - wouldn't let me post here) Within minutes his tongue had started to swell, he was screaming & we had to call 999. (As always - NHS heroes, honestly.) Thankfully he's absolutely fine now but it turned out the culprit was Italian Arum, a really common plant with bright orange berries that looks innocent but is seriously toxic if ingested. Article continues below "I mean, I had no idea. And once I started looking into it… turns out there are loads of plants like that quietly minding their own (deadly) business in UK gardens. So, in true mum fashion, I made a list. For anyone else who didn't know either. Because no one needs that kind of adrenaline on a Tuesday afternoon. "Plants to keep an eye on in your garden: Foxglove – Beautiful. Can mess with your heart. Deadly Nightshade – The clue's in the name. Lily of the Valley – Smells great, very toxic. Rhubarb (leaves) – Pie on top, poison underneath. Yew – Classic hedge. Lethal seeds. Daffodils – Bulbs look like onions. Are not onions. Monkshood (Wolfsbane) – Even touching it can be dangerous. Italian Arum – The one that sent my toddler to A&E. The concerned mum, who also has sons Edward, eight, Louis, six, and Hugo, three, with James, warned about garden plants Article continues below "Hemlock – tiny white flowers, wildly toxic. Hydrangea – Cyanide-ish compounds. Nice. Laburnum – Seeds = bad news. Oleander – Toxic from root to tip. Wisteria – Pods are a problem. Bluebells & Snowdrops – Lovely. Toxic bulbs. Ivy – Rashy - not fun. Autumn Crocus – NOT to be confused with the spring ones. Buckthorn – Wild diarrhoea vibes. "So there you go… I debated whether I should post this serious mum fail… but if it could help anyone else avoid a night in A&E then feel free to share away… "And maybe double-check what's growing under that trampoline. #lifewiththebyes #mumlifeunfiltered #gardenfails #plantsafety #ukparenting #honestmotherhood #notasaladbar."
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EastEnders star James Bye's son, 2, rushed to A&E after eating 'deadly' common plant in the garden
EastEnders star James Bye's toddler son Rufus was rushed to the hospital after he ate an 'incredibly toxic' garden plant. The actor, who played Martin Fowler in the BBC soap, shares Rufus, 2, and three other children with his wife Victoria - Edward, ten, Louis, eight, Hugo, five. Victoria revealed Rufus' tongue began to swell and he was left 'screaming' in pain 'minutes' after eating an Italian arum plant - which can cause skin irritations, arrhythmia, and internal bleeding. She said 'all hell let loose' and they ended up spending the night in A&E. 'So. More of a public service announcement than a post really but as we all know, life with kids is anything but predictable,' Victoria explained in a video on Instagram on Thursday: 'So, after spending the night in hospital (I swear they'll start charging us rent soon) after Rufus decided to snack on a plant in the garden — one I didn't even know was dangerous. All hell let loose.' She went on: 'Within minutes his tongue had started to swell, he was screaming & we had to call 999. (As always - NHS heroes, honestly.) 'Thankfully he's absolutely fine now but it turned out the culprit was Italian Arum, a really common plant with bright orange berries that looks innocent but is seriously toxic if ingested. 'I mean, I had no idea. And once I started looking into it… turns out there are loads of plants like that quietly minding their own (deadly) business in UK gardens.' The writer then shared a list of other common yet poisonous garden plants - including foxgloves, deadly nightshade, lily of the valley, rhubarb leaves, yew, daffodil bulbs, monkshood, hemlock, hydrangea, laburnum seeds, oleander, wisteria pods, bluebell and snowdrop bubs, ivy, autumn crocus, and buckthorn. Victoria concluded: 'So there you go… I debated whether I should post this serious mum fail… 'But if it could help anyone else avoid a night in A&E then feel free to share away with a friend who also has a little one with a fondness for putting everything in their mouths except actual food.' James left EastEnders in February when his character Martin Fowler was killed off during the 40th anniversary live episode. Martin was crushed by a steel beam while rescuing his longtime love Stacey Slater after an explosion at the Queen Vic pub.
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Former EastEnders star James Bye's son rushed to hospital screaming in pain after eating garden plant
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER EastEnders star James Bye's son had to be rushed to hospital screaming in pain after eating a garden plant. The actor's wife, Victoria Bye, revealed that her youngest boy had eaten something he had found growing outside. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 James Bye's wife Victoria revealed how her son Rufus had to be rushed to hospital Credit: Instagram 6 The mum-of-four revealed her child had eaten a harmful plant Credit: Instagram 6 James and Victoria have a huge brood of kids Credit: Instagram 6 James played Martin Fowler on EastEnders until earlier this year Credit: BBC James Bye - who was killed off in the BBC soap's live 40th anniversary episode early this year - shares four kids with wife Victoria. The family recently revealed they are living in caravan after selling their "forever home". Victoria has now issued a warning about garden plants, and the ones you may not know are poisonous. It came after she had to rush her youngest to A&E after ate a harmful plant by mistake and was left "screaming" in pain. The concerned mum-of-four wrote: "So. More of a public service announcement than a post really but as we all know, life with kids is anything but predictable.. "So, after spending the night in hospital (I swear they'll start charging us rent soon) after Rufus decided to snack on a plant in the garden — one I didn't even know was dangerous. All hell let loose. "Within minutes his tongue had started to swell, he was screaming & we had to call 999. (As always - NHS heroes, honestly.) "Thankfully he's absolutely fine now 🙏🏼 but it turned out the culprit was Italian Arum, a really common plant with bright orange berries that looks innocent but is seriously toxic if ingested." Ending her lengthy post, she said: "I mean, I had no idea. "And once I started looking into it… turns out there are loads of plants like that quietly minding their own (deadly) business in UK gardens." EastEnders' James Bye reveals his wife's reaction to soap exit - and the one demand he made to soap bosses CARAVAN LIFE Just last month, Victoria revealed how the family had moved into a caravan after they sold their "forever home" . The couple and their four children and two blind dogs upticks to living in a field after their home was bought. Victoria wrote on Instagram on June 2: "It's official …because we've only gone and sold our 'forever home'. "And not only that. We've done it so that we can move into a field - and into a caravan… 6 Victoria recently revealed that the family had moved into a caravan Credit: Instagram "Yes, you read that right. A tin box on wheels with barely enough room to swing a cat let alone four kids + two blind dogs. S**t. "Now, you may wonder what in the hell we're doing (I know we do, both still I denial I think!)" Victoria revealed they moved into a caravan, as they build their own house. Victoria revealed: "A dream we've long since had and just never had the time … or the belief that we could. "And yet somehow, when it feels like we've got more than ever on our plate, we thought. Sod it. It's now or never. This is our year for change. And so we are." She ended the lengthy message with: "So stick around for the journey you lovely lot - and please - any advice send our way. "Because in truth. We haven't got a bloody clue what we're doing." James played beloved Martin Fowler from 2014 until he was killed off in the BBC soap's live 40th anniversary episode.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Former EastEnders star James Bye's son rushed to hospital screaming in pain after eating garden plant
FORMER EastEnders star James Bye's son had to be rushed to hospital screaming in pain after eating a garden plant. The actor's wife, Victoria Bye, revealed that her youngest boy had eaten something he had found growing outside. Advertisement 6 James Bye's wife Victoria revealed how her son Rufus had to be rushed to hospital Credit: Instagram 6 The mum-of-four revealed her child had eaten a harmful plant Credit: Instagram 6 James and Victoria have a huge brood of kids Credit: Instagram 6 James played Martin Fowler on EastEnders until earlier this year Credit: BBC James Bye - who was in the BBC soap's live 40th anniversary episode early this year - shares four kids with wife Victoria. The family recently revealed Victoria has now issued a warning about garden plants , and the ones you may not know are poisonous. It came after she had to rush her youngest to A&E after ate a harmful plant by mistake and was left "screaming" in pain. Advertisement READ MORE ON JAMES BYE The concerned mum-of-four wrote: "So. More of a public service announcement than a post really but as we all know, life with kids is anything but predictable.. "So, after spending the night in hospital (I swear they'll start charging us rent soon) after Rufus decided to snack on a plant in the garden — one I didn't even know was dangerous. All hell let loose. "Within minutes his tongue had started to swell, he was screaming & we had to call 999. (As always - NHS heroes, honestly.) "Thankfully he's absolutely fine now 🙏🏼 but it turned out the culprit was Italian Arum, a really common plant with bright orange berries that looks innocent but is seriously toxic if ingested." Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive Ending her lengthy post, she said: "I mean, I had no idea. "And once I started looking into it… turns out there are loads of plants like that quietly minding their own (deadly) business in UK gardens." EastEnders' James Bye reveals his wife's reaction to soap exit - and the one demand he made to soap bosses CARAVAN LIFE Just last month, Victoria revealed how the The couple and their four children and two blind dogs upticks to living in a field after their home was bought. Advertisement Victoria wrote on Instagram on June 2: "It's official …because we've only gone and sold our 'forever home'. "And not only that. We've done it so that we can move into a field - and into a caravan… 6 Victoria recently revealed that the family had moved into a caravan Credit: Instagram "Yes, you read that right. A tin box on wheels with barely enough room to swing a cat let alone four kids + two blind dogs. S**t. Advertisement "Now, you may wonder what in the hell we're doing (I know we do, both still I denial I think!)" Victoria revealed they moved into a caravan, as they build their own house. Victoria revealed: "A dream we've long since had and just never had the time … or the belief that we could. "And yet somehow, when it feels like we've got more than ever on our plate, we thought. Sod it. It's now or never. This is our year for change. And so we are." Advertisement She ended the lengthy message with: "So stick around for the journey you lovely lot - and please - any advice send our way. "Because in truth. We haven't got a bloody clue what we're doing." in the BBC soap's live 40th anniversary episode. 6 Martin Fowler was killed off this year Credit: BBC Advertisement
