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.
Here, we take a look at what became of his hunky soap rivals. Mike Parr Since appearing in Emmerdale as Ross Barton, Mike has shed his boyish image and bulked up significantly.
The 36-year-old has a physique that could rival most bodybuilders. Read More in TVHEL BREAKS LOOSE 5 damning messages Helen sent to cheating ex with sizzling Strictly danceSTOCKINGS FILLERS Inside celeb lingerie wars as Love Island stars take on supermodels And his hunk status has afforded him some bizarre opportunities - including a chance to star in a porn film.
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