EastEnders looks completely different seven years after his departure from the BBC soap.With a different career James Forde now dubs himself "bob the builder" after trading acting for working in construction in a dramatic U-turn.James, 26, played the role of Bianca Jackson's son Liam Butcher from 2008 until 2015.READ NEXT: EastEnders Bradley Branning star unrecognisable 12 years after emotional BBC soap exitIn the soap he was brother to Tiffany Butcher-Baker and Morgan Butcher.You're probably thinking "but wasn't Liam a part of recent EastEnders storylines?" and you'd be right in saying that - because he was.But Liam was actually portrayed by a different actor - Alfie Deegan - when he popped back up in the soap in 2021.James - who goes by jfordee on Instagram - has more than 40,000 followers on the photo-sharing platform.
One week ago James shared an unrecognisable selfie where the actor-turned-builder looked worlds away from his soap roleWith his face looking slimmer and his jaw-line more pronounced with a little stubble, James had his hair slicked back and appeared to be topless.Posing for a sultry snap he penned: "Little trim - seriously over due.
Also thinking of growing it long again."One fan took to the comments section and said: "How sexy," while another penned: "Nice trim cut @jfordee James my favourite Liam from EastEnders."Elsewhere on his Instagram page, James posts snaps of him with his nephew, and also while he is at work and donning hi-vis gear.On the app his bio states: "Ex-Actor (Liam Butcher EastEnders) now Bob the Builder.
I love golf."James addressed his replacement last year when fans were outraged that he wasn't heading back to Albert Square.Taking to Twitter he said: "Appreciate the love people but.
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