EastEnders actor Jack Ryder was labelled the Square's "ultimate bit of cockney totty" in the late 90s. The teenage heartthrob joined EastEnders in 1998 as Phil Mitchell's young cousin, Jamie, who had a rather harrowing back story after being abused by his uncle Billy.
The EastEnders cast dubbed Jack "a mini David Beckham" due to his trademark floppy blond curtains. Jack was embroiled in some explosive storylines during four years on the soap - and his own personal life was just as dramatic after he left.
It was Jack's decision to leave EastEnders in 2002 when his contract ended, admitting it had not been an easy decision but he wanted to pursue other projects.
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