Former EastEnders actor Joshua Pascoe has ignited controversy by launching an OnlyFans account where he sells his used underwear and socks, with fans of the BBC soap branding the move 'grim' and 'seedy'. Pascoe, who portrayed Ben Mitchell on the show from 2010 to 2012, announced his venture on X, formerly Twitter, last month, teasing followers with promises of 'male feet, soles, toes and everything in between'.
Fans React with Disgust and Defence
On online forums and social media, reactions have been mixed but largely critical. One viewer exclaimed, 'Not ex Ben Mitchell doing OF with Danniella Westbrook flogging his dirty socks pics!' while another added, 'Listen I don't judge but that's absolutely grim.' A third commented, 'It all just seems so grim and seedy,' highlighting the widespread disapproval.
However, some fans defended Pascoe, with one noting, 'Unpopular opinion. But I have no issues with him (or any others) starting an OF page. People need to make money. Acting probably isn’t paying the bills.' This defence underscores the financial motivations behind such ventures in the entertainment industry.
Pricing and Promotional Details
According to reports, Pascoe is selling his used underwear for £30 per item, in addition to charging a subscription fee of £7.46 ($9.99) for access to his OnlyFans content. His page advertises 'premium feet content' and 'powerful solo performances'. The actor's former co-star, Daniella Westbrook, briefly promoted his account in a now-deleted post on X, adding to the publicity.
Broader Context of OnlyFans Ventures
This incident follows a trend of celebrities and public figures turning to OnlyFans for income. Recently, This Morning featured Zak Blackman, a former Royal Navy member who now earns £30,000 a week by selling his used socks on the platform. Blackman, who was discharged from the Navy for creating adult content, shared how he transitioned from military life to a lucrative career in fetish sales, owning a penthouse and sports car as a result.
Similarly, Latiesha Jones, a former biomedical student, appeared on This Morning last year to discuss making up to £20,000 a month by selling items like old toenails and dirty bedsheets on OnlyFans. She compared her work to being a doctor, stating, 'I feel like I'm doing that with women now with our community,' though viewers criticised the segment as 'scraping the bottom of the barrel'.
Public and Media Backlash
The media coverage of these OnlyFans ventures has sparked significant backlash. Viewers of This Morning expressed outrage, with one calling it 'perversions on #ThisMorning' and another joking, 'Next week "Socks on your Doorstep", This Morning's new game.' This reflects growing concerns about the normalization of such content on mainstream television.
In Pascoe's case, fans lamented the shift, with one writing on X, 'Ben Mitchell selling his feet wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card,' indicating the unexpected nature of his career move. Despite the criticism, these stories highlight the evolving landscape of celebrity income and the lengths some will go to in a competitive industry.
