'EastEnders' star Robert Kazinsky has been suspended from the soap by the BBC following allegations that he sent obscene text messages and photographs to a model.
According to the show, the 23-year-old actor, who plays Sean Slater in the soap, has been temporarily axed as a result of the allegations.
An 'EastEnders' spokesperson said: "Following the story in the Sunday People on January 7 2007, 'EastEnders' executive producer Diederick Santer has taken the decision to suspend Robert Kazinsky from early February for a period of two months."
The actor will film scenes for the show until February in order to avoid disrupting upcoming storylines.
The spokesperson also said: "In addition, Robert Kazinsky would like to apologise for any offence caused to 'EastEnders' viewers and for bringing the show into disrepute."
