FEARS are growing for Casualty after BBC bosses make a big decision behind-the-scenes amid Holby City and River City’s axe.

The long-running medical drama first launched in 1986 and has been a staple of the schedule ever since.

However, with its companion show Holby City cancelled by the Beeb in 2022, Casualty fans have maintained fearful of its future ever since.

The Sun previously revealed how crew working on Casualty have been told there’s just two more series left.

Due to “super-inflation in drama production” and a string of cost-cutting measures, staff say they have been told their contract renewals will be the last.

And now it’s been revealed Beeb bosses will no longer produce the drama as they seek a new production company to take over.

Since 2012, BBC Cymru Wales has produced episodes of Casualty, having taken over from BBC Bristol.

Addressing fan fears, the BBC said the show will continue to be made in Cardiff and it remains an important part of Wales’ output.

David Pembrey, Chief Operating Officer, BBC Content, said: “The award-winning Casualty is a hugely important continuing drama which has been on our screens since 1986.

“We are opening it to competition as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the very best value for audiences.”

Last year the BBC opened Blue Peter up for competitive tender – and last month it aired its final ever live episode on TV.

Meanwhile, just last month Casualty won Best Soap and Continuing Drama in a surprise result at the RTS Awards as it beat off competition from fellow BBC show EastEnders and Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.

Casualty found out it won the top gong at a prestigious ceremony at London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel.

Comedian and Cooking With The Stars host Tom Allen delivered the results in front of a packed out crowd filled with telly favourites.

Last year Casualty legend Derek Thompson quit the show after whopping 38 years playing the fan-favourite role of Charlie Fairhead.