Paul Nicholls has been lying low out of the spotlight following his exit from EastEnders. The actor, 41, has gone onto secure roles in Law and Order: UK, Holby City, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and in theatre productions since he left Albert Square in 1997.
However, he has for the most part stayed out of the limelight and seemingly turned his back on the bustling showbiz world. Having burst onto the soap scene at the age of 16, Paul was well recognised for his role as schizophrenic Joe Wicks in EastEnders in the 90s.
The teen heartthrob was voted TV's sexiest actor twice and graced the cover of many magazines including Smash Hits, heat, Just Seventeen and Sugar.
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