James Sutton is a very familiar face to soap fans, from playing ladies’ man Ryan Lamb in Emmerdale to his current role as John Paul McQueen in Hollyoaks.
James portrayal of John Paul, who came out as being gay and started having an affair with his best friend, Craig Dean, has seen him be nominated for and win a host of awards.
If the actor looks a little more buff these days though, it’s because he has been hitting the gym – and transforming his lifestyle in the process.
Here, James tells OK! about how, during a dark time in which he admits he partied too hard and was having relationship difficulties – he suffered from panic attacks and anxiety.
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