James Forde: Last News

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.

EASTENDERS star Alfie Duggan has revealed an impressive body transformation after working up a sweat in the gym. The actor had a short spell in Albert Square in 2021 as Liam Butcher having taken over the role from James Forde.

CORRIE fans watched in horror as Sally Metcalfe was arrested for public urination after being caught short in front of a camera. A local paper ran the story and the police came to arrest her at the hospital where husband Tim was going in for a triple bypass. The couple clashed over his decision to keep the truth from her - and she stormed out.  But as Sally returned the nurse told her that Tim was asking after her.

EASTENDERS' Liam Butcher star James Forde looks very different grown up with a beard and new job. The actor played the character as a youngster between 2008 and 2015.

EASTENDERS star James Forde has broken his silence on being replaced by another actor in the role of Liam Butcher. Newcomer Alfie Deegan took over as the wayward son of Bianca Jackson and Ricky Butcher this week.

THIS evening, EastEnders fans were surprised to see Liam Butcher make an epic return to Albert Square - with Alfie Deegan taking over the role from original star James Forde. Liam's arrival appeared to come completely out of the blue as he claimed to be supporting his sister Tiffany, but it's clear he isn't telling the full story.

EastEnders fans were in for a treat on Friday night as they saw the return of one the cheekiest chaps in town return to Albert Square with a whole new face.Viewers of the hit BBC One soap saw Liam Butcher back in Watford once again after the son of Sid Owen and Bianca Jackson formally left the long-standing show in back in 2015.Now six years later, actor Alfie Deegan has stepped into the iconic role as he attempts to replace previous actor James Forde who was a fan favourite on the show and portrayed Liam from 2008 to 2015.And the cheeky chap certainly came in with a bang as he surprised his adopted sister Whitney Dean and Tiffany Butcher at Ruby’s club after he treated them to a bottle of champagne.Liam first left the square to live in

FORMER EastEnders actor James Forde has ditched acting to become a builder. The star announced the news to his fans on Instagram earlier this year after landing the job having last appeared on the BBC soap in 2015.