 It was announced in January 2008 that Gus would leave the show later in 2008, and he made his last appearance on 1 May 2008.Gus first arrives in Walford in May 2002, working for a bed company and meets Sonia Jackson (Natalie Cassidy).Gus falls in love with Sonia and they get together after she splits up with Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder).