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Joe Swash has opened up about his devastating brain bug that led to him being hospitalised.The ex EastEnders actor who married Loose Women favourite Stacey Solomon on Sunday was left fighting for his life in 2005 and believes that this ultimately led to his losing his EastEnders role.Joe landed the role of Mickey Miller in 2003 and was only supposed to have a short recurring role but was such a fan favourite that he got a permanent gig on the BBC soap.READ MORE: Stacey Solomon 'marries Joe Swash during Jewish wedding ceremony at Pickle Cottage'Joe struggled with partying too hard and was told to calm down by EastEnders' chiefs because he was "lad about town" and even earned himself the nickname Swashbuckler.The in 2005 his life took a dark turn when he was hospitalised with a devastating brain bug.The star was rushed to hospital where it was discovered that he was suffering from meningitis and encephalitis, swelling of the brain.His family and friends were told to 'prepare for the worst' but the actor began to recover and returned home after six weeks.Joe had to take three months unpaid leave whilst he recovered from his illness and took physio therapy to help him learn to talk and move again.Joe has since told The Sun that he believes his illness to be the reason he eventually lost his dream job on EastEnders."My illness had a massive impact on the job.

Joe Swash has admitted he would be open to returning to EastEnders 15 years after leaving the BBC soap. The actor, 41, who is currently appearing on I'm A Celebrity's all-star spin-off series filmed in South Africa, revealed he wasn't best pleased with the way his character's story ended.

Joe Swash found fame thanks to his role as Mickey Miller on hit soap EastEnders, but before carving out a career as an actor, he appeared on reality TV show Club Reps. Joe, 40, appeared in the very first episode of Club Reps, an ITV reality show which followed a team of Club 18-30 reps.

Joe Swash was once filmed being thrown out of a hotel on a reality show he appeared on prior to his EastEnders fame.The 40-year-old actor joined the BBC One soap as Mickey Miller in 2003 but Albert Square isn't where Joe made his onscreen debut.He actually appeared in the 2000 series of ITV reality show Club Reps as a fresh-faced 18-year-old "holidaymaker".Joe's appearance on the programme was ultimately short-lived as he and his friends were kicked out of the hotel by resort manager Marie "Maz" Slater for their behaviour on a previous night out.A re-emerged video shows Maz telling off Joe and his pals over their behaviour, which saw the group trash their room and set off a hotel fire extinguisher.The video shows Joe clashing with Maz, nicknamed Miss Nasty on the show, as she announced her intent to boot the group from the resort.In the clip, Maz said: "The contract with Club 18-30 has been void."I want you to go to your rooms and pack your suitcases with immediate effect."I don't have to find you anywhere to stay. You're on the streets, as far as I'm concerned."Joe can be seen wearing a small pair of sunglasses as he questioned Maz about her decision.He responded: "Can I ask something please? How comes we're being kicked out now suddenly?"We're sorry for what happened last night." A determined Maz replied: "No, I want you out," and was further enraged when Joe called her "treacle".She added: "Don't you dare call me treacle for a start!" Joe recently celebrated his 40th birthday and has come a long way since his Club Reps days.Following his EastEnders exit, the father-of-three stormed to victory in reality shows I'm a Celebrity...

JOE Swash was dramatically thrown out of a hotel after trashing his room while filming a reality show before finding fame on EastEnders. The telly star and actor, 40, was given his marching orders following a wild night of 'feral' behaviour during an appearance on Club Reps in 2000. Joe appeared on the ITV show as a 'holidaymaker' three years before landing the role of Mickey Miller in EastEnders.

Presenter Joe Swash, 39, started out his career as an actor, starring in his first role at the age of seven in an Andrex commercial. Four years later he cemented his child star credentials as he was cast in the film The Adventures of Pinocchio.

oe Swash became a household name after his stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! back in 2008. Also known for his scene-stealing turn as Mickey Miller in EastEnders, the actor-turned-presenter now takes over ITV daytime TV on a regular basis.

After a raucous night celebrating his Dancing On Ice win, a jubilant Joe Swash was undoubtedly nursing a headache as he left his hotel today hand in hand with his skating partner Alex Murphy .

Joe Swash is now best known for his work as a TV presenter and as a family man.

Joe Swash spent two weeks in intensive care after suffering from a rare illness, it has emerged.The 38 year old, who shot to fame on EastEnders, was forced to take a three month long break from the BBC soap in 2005 as he had to learn to talk and move again. He spent six weeks in hospital with the rare virus meningoencephalitis, which also left him battling meningitis and encephalitis, a swelling of the brain.