He made his name as Walford hardman Grant Mitchell and he’s gone on to face danger away from the East End, with a new career making documentaries in war zones and prison.
But we’re hoping it’s not going to get menacing for any contestants stumped for an answer this week, as Ross Kemp makes a new move and leaves acting and film-making behind to host his very first quiz show, Bridge Of Lies, which airs during weekdays on BBC1.
We caught up with Ross to hear more about what prompted him to hang up his flak jacket for a while and turn question master… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox withOK!'s daily newsletter .
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