With gruelling schedules and intense scrutiny, it's no wonder that many soap stars decide to shun fame. Acting isn't always a long-term career option and many former soap stars have stepped out of the limelight to support their families and go back to a quieter life.
While others have actually continued working shifts in another role while appearing on our screens. And there have been a lot of success stories - with a former Corrie star winning awards for his cheese and an ex-Eastender presenting on a host of popular radio shows.
Last week, former Enders star Tony Discipline revealed he had quit acting to become a firefighter. Here is a look at the famous faces who packed in their acting careers to get a more ordinary job or took a
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