Fans have spotted one character missing from Mick mourning scenes (Picture: BBC)

This Christmas saw the tragic disappearance of much loved EastEnders character Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), but fans are wondering where Callum Highway (Tony Clay) is in the wake of the tragedy.

It all kicked off on Christmas Day when the extent of Janine’s (Charlie Brooks) lies were exposed, leading Mick to leave her for childhood sweetheart Linda (Kellie Bright).

One dramatic car chase later, and Janine and Linda were plummeting over the edge of a cliff, ending up trapped in a sinking car. Without much thought, Mick plunged in after them.

While it has not been officially confirmed, it is safe to assume that poor Mick died as a result of his clifftop dive into the freezing cold December sea, as he attempted to save Linda.

With the rest of the square mourning his loss, there is one character fans think should be more heavily involved in the storyline: Callum Highway.

what was the point of having callum at mickâs stag and wedding if weâre not gonna see his reaction to mickâs âdeathâ? mick was like a father to him, we deserve to see his reaction ffs. #eastenders

— lisa ðð¼ | ben mitchell protector (@callumsangel) December 29, 2022

No callum for Mick reaction #eastenders?

— ZoesAllCobra (@Zoe4UmbrAcad) December 28, 2022

Mick was best man for Callum (Picture: BBC / Kieron McCarron)

When he first arrived on the square, Callum stayed with the Carters, forming a strong bond with Mick. Since then, Mick has been the best man at Callum’s wedding and even helped the Carters save the Vic.

Very odd that Callum isnât included in these public grief scenes for Mick given he lived with the Carters for over a year and had him as Best Man at his wedding #EastEnders

— Walford Central (@WalfordCentral) December 28, 2022

Callum literally being a Carter and yet surprise surprise we donât see his reactionâ¦.. #EastEnders

— Becca (@3012Becca) December 28, 2022

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While some fans praised how the aftermath of Mick’s death has been handled so far, they were still baffled by the lack of a reaction from Callum.

seeing the squareâs reaction to mickâs death has been really good cause the last year we lacked aftermath and acknowledgment on this scale? although, there are some characters we should see more. like callum ?? the carters were his family when he first came in. #Eastenders

— festive faith â¤ï¸ sukeveâs pr manager (@lqvingsuki) December 28, 2022

Despite having made no mention of Mick’s death thus far, perhaps we will see Callum react to the news in upcoming episodes. We can only hope.

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Fans are desperate to know where Callum Highway is.