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STRICTLY Come Dancing star Kym Marsh has shared a snap of her rarely-seen daughter Polly. Actress Kym, 46, shares Polly, 11, with her ex-husband, Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas. Posting the photo to her Instagram story, showing her daughter making a funny face, she added: "Lovely!" Former Coronation Street star Kym and Jamie started dating in 2008 following her divorce from EastEnders actor Jack Ryder.

Actor Jack Ryder has said it could be time to bring his EastEnders character Jamie Mitchell back from the dead, 21 years after he was dramatically killed off. Jack, 41, appeared on EastEnders from 1998 until 2002 as Jamie, who arrived in Walford following the death of his father and was taken in by Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).

Jack Ryder has stunned his old fans with his new career path and very different lifestyle.

Jack Ryder, known for playing Jamie Mitchell on EastEnders during the late 1990s, looks almost unrecognisable now aged 41.The actor, who was previously married to Kym Marsh, is synonymous with his blonde heartthrob on-screen character - joining the show in 1998 before being killed off in true soap style for a Christmas Day special. Now, 21 years on from the role, he has swapped the clean-shaven look for a salt and pepper beard, chopping off his curtains of the past decade too. Despite a strikingly different look to that of his youth, the actor still sends fans swooning with selfies and regular snaps uploaded to Instagram, where he has over 9,000 followers.

Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is said to have split from her husband Scott Ratcliff after just 19 months of marriage.

STRICTLY'S Kym Marsh showed off her incredibly toned body in a figure hugging see-through dress. The 46 year old TV favourite, who shot to fame after winning Popstars in 2001, wowed fans as she teamed her see-through corset dress with high heels, leaving little to the imagination.

SILENT Witness fans were tonight left gobsmacked when an EastEnders' legend turned up on tonight's episode. The hit BBC One crime drama often includes great guest stars that get viewers' talking, and this evening was no different.

PHIL Mitchell returns to Walford just in time for Christmas - but is rocked by death news. The hard-man (portrayed by Steve McFadden) makes his long-awaited return to the BBC soap later this month.

OVER the years our screens have been peppered with soap hunks but good looks don't always guarantee a straightforward life. EastEnders fans have been left shocked by the transformation of Jack Ryder 20 years after his character Jamie Mitchell was killed off. The actor, 41, made his debut on the BBC1 soap in November 1998 aged just 17, and won over viewers with his boyish good looks.

Strictly's Kym Marsh dramatically burst into tears in front of the nation after admitting she had kept her two children a secret from the judges of her first ever TV show, Popstars. Fearing that she might be held back when it came to hitting the big time, the then 24-year-old had concealed her secret family when entering the 2001 talent contest and told producers she wasn't a mother.10 million viewers tuned in to watch Kym claiming that in her past her children had stood in her way - and that she'd feared the same would happen again if she didn't hide them.The single mum finally admitted the conflict she'd been suffering during one of the Saturday night shows - and still managed to soar past thousands of fellow hopefuls to win a place in the pop group Hear'Say.However, she lasted just over one year in the group after rows with fellow bandmates and intense media coverage.For example, the Daily Mail had written that Kym "plots her career like a military operation" and has "an unnerving desire to secure maximum publicity".Meanwhile, her former bandmate Suzanne Shaw later claimed that Kym and her celebrity partner, Jack Ryder of Eastenders, were "the council-estate version of Posh and Becks".In response to the criticism, Kym felt compelled to defiantly declare: "I'm not embarrassed about being ambitious!"Kym also lamented during a historic interview that she felt it was mostly female journalists writing about her negatively."That's what gets me.

EastEnders star ­Natalie Cassidy went out partying with co-stars at just 14.The actress, who plays Sonia Fowler, was taken to a string of VIP nightclubs by pals Martine McCutcheon and Patsy Palmer.She said: “Really, it wasn’t good, was it? I was about 14.READ MORE: EastEnders star wanted to shed camp comedy persona with 'womaniser' role“I’d be out in Sugar Reef. A different club every night.“They’d go, ‘Hello Sonia, in we go!’. Table, all your drinks on it… shambles! We used to drink Champagne, vodka and Red Bull.”Natalie partied with some of the biggest names in showbiz including David and Victoria Beckham.She added: “Do you remember Pop? I used to go there with H from Steps and Adam Garcia.

Coronation Street star, 45, described tying the knot with army major Scott, 33, as the 'best day ever'.  Following a stunning ceremony held at the Royal Memorial Chapel, the newlyweds hosted a champagne reception, before moving guests to tears with emotional speeches as they filled their wedding day with personal touches - including Kym's sweet tribute to stillborn son Archie.

Jack Ryder has said finding fame on EastEnders as a teenager was "tough to cope with" and that no one can "prepare you for it".The actor, 39, soared to stardom as Jamie Mitchell on the BBC One soap in 1998 when was aged just 17 and he left Albert Square in 2002 aged 21 after his character was dramatically killed off. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of Lorraine to discuss the release of his second children's book, Jack's Secret World, which hits shelves on Thursday, Jack reflected on finding fame at such an early age.

EASTENDERS icon Jack Ryder looked unrecognisable as he appeared on Lorraine today - almost 20 years after his Walford character Jamie Mitchell was killed off. The 39-year-old star was on the ITV morning show to promote his new children's book having become a father during lockdown.

Lorraine fans were floored on Wednesday morning as they pointed out the similarity between former EastEnders actor Jack Ryder and David Beckham.The 61-year-old television presenter welcomed Jack to the studio to chat about his new book.He published his first novel Jack's Secret Summer last year and recently released Jack's Secret World.

Playing Jamie Mitchell in EastEnders, Jack Ryder was one of biggest heartthrobs of the nineties While Jack, who is now 39, did decide to leave EastEnders, he did so under the impression that the door would be left open. However, it was firmly slammed shut when Jamie was tragically killed in one of the soap’s most shocking exits in December 2002.

There are a range of stars on soaps that catch the eye of the public as a result of their good looks and charm. And back in the '90s, soap stars galore were proving to be big hits, from Jack Ryder to Paul Nicholls.

EastEnders actor Jack Ryder was labelled the Square's "ultimate bit of cockney totty" in the late 90s.

EastEnders from 1998 until 2002, but if you did you’ll likely remember the character Jamie Mitchell.The part of Jamie was played by Jack Ryder, but Jamie made a dramatic exit all those years ago and disappeared from our lives.That was, however, until earlier this year when the talented actor appeared on Loose Woomen, causing viewers to coin him “hot.”Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter . You can sign up at the top of the page.The part of Jamie first popped up in Albert Square in 1998, and he was best known for his on/off relationship with Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy.But what has the 38 year old heartthrob been up to since departing EastEnders?Well, it seems

You may or may not have watched EastEnders from 1998 until 2002, but if you did you’ll likely remember the character Jamie Mitchell.The part of Jamie was played by Jack Ryder, but Jamie made a dramatic exit all those years ago and disappeared from our lives.That was, however, until earlier this year when the talented actor appeared on Loose Woomen, causing viewers to coin him “hot.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter . You can sign up at the top of the page.The part of Jamie first popped up in Albert Square in 1998, and he was best known for his on/off relationship with Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy.

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