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Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The six huge stars you forgot were in EastEnders before finding fame – from X Factor judge to Bafta nominated star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS has produced many famous faces since it first hit our screens back in 1985 So who's starred in the cast of the beloved soap and gone on to great things? Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up Here's everything you need to know about which former stars have been catapulted to stardom and a few might surprise you. Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest spoilers, pictures and gossip from the square. Amanda Holden 12 Amanda Holden appeared on Eastenders in 1993 as Carmen Credit: BBC Amanda Holden is a talented actress and TV personality, who rose to fame for her roles in television dramas such as Wild at Heart and Cutting It. She is also a successful TV personality and talent show judge, appearing on shows like Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor. But she appeared in EastEnders in 1994 as Carmen, who was employed by market inspector Richard Cole to work on Sanjay Kapoor's clothing stall on Bridge Street Market. Carmen began selling heart-patterned boxer-shorts on the market and a pair were sent anonymously to her boss Richard. Richard assumed he had a fun secret admirer - until he saw Carmen selling them on the market. After that stunt with the boxer-shorts Amanda's character was not seen again. Jonathan Lee Miller 12 Jonny Lee Miller in Eastenders Jonathan Lee Miller is best known for Sick Boy in the cult film Trainspotting and as Sherlock Holmes in the TV show Elementary. He also played John Major in the much loved The Crown and won a joint Olivier award with Benedict Cumberbatch for Frankenstein on stage. EastEnders fans horrified as incel plot takes very dark twist and Joel's actions are exposed But back in 1992, he played the part of the lazy Jonathan Hewitt in Eastenders. Jonathan was the lazy layabout son of Christine Hewitt – who employed Arthur Fowler to tend to her garden. However, Arthur got Jonathan involved in his gardening business until he left London to attend a festival in Scotland with his hippy friends. Christine took over the job in his place, which was the precursor to her affair with Arthur and Jonathan never appeared again. Emma Bunton 12 Spice Girl Emma Bunton played a mugger in a 1992 episode of Eastenders. The Spice Girls formed in 1994 with Emma, Mel B, Mel C, Geri Haliwell and Victoria Beckham achieving huge success with their debut single Wannabe. However before that happened, Emma best known as Baby Spice went after the role of Bianca Jackson, but lost out to Patsy Palmer. But at 16, Emma did briefly have a part in the soap when she played a mugger in 1992, and attempted to rob pensioner Jules in an alley way. This was one year before Bianca arrived in town and just before she met The Spice Girls. Hugh Bonneville 12 Hugh Bonneville as a school Headmaster in Eastenders 1995 Hugh Bonneville is best known for his role as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, in the popular TV series Downton Abbey. He has also been featured in the Paddington movie franchise, the romcom Notting Hill and Mansfield Park. His most recent TV appearance was in Douglas is Cancelled but 30 years before taking on the role of Douglas, he appeared in another beloved British TV show. Back in 1995, he took on the role of Headmaster on the famous Walford streets. In the episode, he was the headmaster at the school that Martin Fowler attended. David Walliams 12 David Walliams played Ray, a fake vicar in Alfie and Kat in EastEnders Credit: BBC David Walliams is an actor, comedian, writer, and television personality. He is best known for his work with Matt Lucas on the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain and Come Fly With Me. He is also a writer of children's books, having sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. And from 2012 to 2022, he was a judge on the television talent show competition Britain's Got Talent. Back in 2003, David appeared in the soap's Christmas Day episode as a fake registrar, Ray, who attempted to marry Walford couple Kat and Alfie Moon. Ray was an old and slightly confused friend of Alfie's and had been paid by Alfie to conduct their ceremony at the last minute. The real registrar had of course refused to marry them due to Alfie's divorce not being finalised on time - but in true soap style, the truth eventually came out and Ray's registrar fun was cut short. Robbie Williams 12 Robbie can be seen at the back of the pub making a telephone call during an EastEnders scene Brit Award winning Robbie Williams found fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995, launching a solo career in 1996. His debut studio album, Life thru a Lens, was released in 1997, and included his best-selling single "Angels". Most recently he released the film Better Man which highlights the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and his remarkable resurgence. But in July 1995, boyband Robbie broke the hearts of thousands of people after quitting Take That shortly before their planned tour. However, only a couple of months after his departure from the group, Robbie randomly appeared in an episode of EastEnders. Robbie was seen in The Queen Vic in the background using the telephone behind Alan Jackson as he sat in the boozer talking to Ricky Butcher. 12 Robbie Williams with Keith Lemon at Robbie Williams' new solo art exhibition 'Radical Honesty' at Moco Museum Credit: Getty 12 Emma Bunton went on to find fame after losing out an audition to Patsy Palmer Credit: Getty 12 Amanda Holden is best known as a TV Presenter and BGT judge Credit: Getty 12 Hugh Bonneville is best known for his role in the fan favourite show Downton Abbey Credit: PA 12 Jonny Lee Miller played John Major in Netflix's The Crown Credit: Andrew Sims - The Times
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The six huge stars you forgot were in EastEnders before finding fame – from X Factor judge to Bafta nominated star
EASTENDERS has produced many famous faces since it first hit our screens back in 1985 So who's starred in the cast of the beloved soap and gone on to great things? Here's everything you need to know about which former stars have been catapulted to stardom and a few might surprise you. Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest spoilers, pictures and gossip from the square. Amanda Holden 12 Amanda Holden appeared on Eastenders in 1993 as Carmen Credit: BBC Amanda Holden is a talented actress and TV personality, who rose to fame for her roles in television dramas such as Wild at Heart and Cutting It. She is also a successful TV personality and talent show judge, appearing on shows like Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor . EastEnders But she appeared in EastEnders in 1994 a s Carmen, who was employed by market inspector Richard Cole to work on Sanjay Kapoor 's clothing stall on Bridge Street Market . Carmen began selling heart-patterned boxer-shorts on the market and a pair were sent anonymously to her boss Richard. Richard assumed he had a fun secret admirer - until he saw Carmen selling them on the market. After that stunt with the boxer-shorts Amanda's character was not seen again. Most read in Soaps Jonathan Lee Miller 12 Jonny Lee Miller in Eastenders is best known for Sick Boy in the cult film Trainspotting and as Sherlock Holmes in the TV show Elementary. He also played EastEnders fans horrified as incel plot takes very dark twist and Joel's actions are exposed But back in 1992, he played the part of the lazy Jonathan Hewitt in Eastenders. Jonathan was the lazy layabout son of Christine Hewitt – who employed However, Arthur got Jonathan involved in his gardening business until he left London to attend a festival in Scotland with his hippy friends. Christine took over the job in his place, which was the precursor to her affair with Arthur and Jonathan never appeared again. Emma Bunton 12 Spice Girl Emma Bunton played a mugger in a 1992 episode of Eastenders. The Spice Girls formed in 1994 with achieving huge success with their debut single Wannabe. However before that happened, Emma best known as But at 16, Emma did briefly have a part in the soap when she played a mugger in 1992, and attempted to rob pensioner Jules in an alley way. This was one year before Bianca arrived in town and just before she met The Spice Girls. Hugh Bonneville 12 Hugh Bonneville as a school Headmaster in Eastenders 1995 He has also been featured in the Paddington movie franchise, the romcom Notting Hill and Mansfield Park. His most recent TV appearance was in Back in 1995, he took on the role of Headmaster on the famous Walford streets. In the episode, he was the headmaster at the school that Martin Fowler attended. David Walliams 12 David Walliams played Ray, a fake vicar in Alfie and Kat in EastEnders Credit: BBC David Walliams is an actor, comedian, writer, and television personality. He is best known for his work with He is also a writer of children's books, having sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. And from 2012 to 2022, he was a judge on the television talent show competition Britain's Got Talent. Back in 2003, David appeared in the soap's Christmas Day episode as a fake registrar, Ray, who attempted to marry Walford couple Ray was an old and slightly confused friend of Alfie's and had been paid by Alfie to conduct their ceremony at the last minute. The real registrar had of course refused to marry them due to Alfie's divorce not being finalised on time - but in true soap style, the truth eventually came out and Ray's registrar fun was cut short. Robbie Williams 12 Robbie can be seen at the back of the pub making a telephone call during an EastEnders scene Brit Award winning Robbie Williams f ound fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995, launching a solo career in 1996. His debut studio album, Life thru a Lens , was released in 1997, and included his best-selling single " Angels ". Most recently he released the film But in July 1995, boyband Robbie broke the hearts of thousands of people after quitting Take That shortly before their planned tour. However, only a couple of months after his departure from the group, Robbie randomly appeared in an episode of EastEnders. Robbie was seen in The Queen Vic in the background using the telephone behind Alan Jackson as he sat in the boozer talking to Ricky Butcher. 12 Robbie Williams with Keith Lemon at Robbie Williams' new solo art exhibition 'Radical Honesty' at Moco Museum Credit: Getty 12 Emma Bunton went on to find fame after losing out an audition to Patsy Palmer Credit: Getty 12 Amanda Holden is best known as a TV Presenter and BGT judge Credit: Getty 12 Hugh Bonneville is best known for his role in the fan favourite show Downton Abbey Credit: PA 12 Jonny Lee Miller played John Major in Netflix's The Crown Credit: Andrew Sims - The Times 12 David Walliams is a British comedian, actor, writer, and presenter who co-created Little Britain and wrote popular children's books Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Who is Mark Bonnar's wife Lucy and when did she marry the Traitors and Line of Duty star?
LUCY Gaskell is an actress who has appeared on several of the UK's biggest shows. Her husband, Mark Bonnar, will be appearing on the Advertisement 3 Lucy Gaskell is married to Line of Duty actor Mark Bonnar Credit: Instagram/@ 3 Lucy portrayed Kirsty Clements in Casualty Becoming an actress Lucy was born on July 10, 1980, and studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 1998. She made her professional debut in a production of The Cherry Orchard which toured the UK over the summer of 2003. The actress met Lucy became known for her role in the BBC drama Cutting It, where her portrayal of Ruby Ferris earned her the Best Newcomer award from the Royal Television Society. Advertisement Read More on TV news She rocketed to fame as Kirsty Clements in Lucy's life off-screen Lucy married Mark on December 28, 2007, and shares two children with him. Martha, their first child, was born in July 2011 and Samuel was born in June 2015. Outside of her work on-screen, Lucy is an ambassador for Women's Aid - a charity that supports Advertisement Most read in News TV Lucy's celebrity husband Richard Mark Bonnar is one of the most prolific actors of He has also appeared in Vera, Grantchester, Case Histories, Doctor Who and Paradox. Claudia Winkleman reveals BBC bosses have slapped her with a big rule ahead of first ever Celebrity Traitors The star is known to lend his voice to Mark will appear in the first series of Celebrity Traitors in 2025, alongside fellow actors Tameka Empson and Celia Imrie. Advertisement They will be joined by singers A slew of comedians including Nick Mohammed, Sports star Celebrity Traitors will begin broadcasting in the Autumn and will begin filming over the summer. Advertisement 3 Mark Bonnar will be competing for the huge prize on The Traitors Credit: Getty Images
