Fomer EastEnders actor Aaron Sidwell fears he might earn nothing this year

Actor Aaron Sidwell says he could easily earn nothing this year.

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Former EastEnders actor Aaron Sidwell has expressed his financial fears for the year ahead.

The one time soap star, 31, has been unemployed throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

And the father-of-two says he worries getting new acting work will be extra difficult during these unprecedented times.

Taking to Twitter, he addressed his 29,500 followers over his financial woes.

Aaron tweeted: "Is hard to keep smiling when everything I’ve worked so hard to build for 13 years could be taken away because I had 3 successful financial years.

Aaron Sidwell as a teen on EastEnders (Image credit: BBC)

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"I could, quite seriously, earn £0 in 12 months. #SelfEmployed #FallenThroughTheCracks #FatherOfTwo #AlwaysPaidTax."

"Quite seriously earn £0 in 12 months"

Many of the jobbing actor's followers rushed to offer suggestions of help.

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One suggested he apply for a charitable fund that has been set up to help out of work freelancers.

The user replied with: "You tried the fleabag fund? They’ve got another round of applications in July I think."

Clearly intrigued by the suggestion, Aaron replied: "Thank you mate. I didn't know about this!"

Other users simply offered their sympathy.