Although Ricky who played Garry Hobbs in the hit BBC soap recently returned for Billy Mitchell's wedding, his life away from Albert Square is very different.
Talented Hetti was at the centre of one of EastEnders' biggest storylines in recent years playing Lucy Beale as viewers were left guessing for months as they tried to work out her killer.
As EastEnders celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Mirror takes a look at former stars of the BBC soap opera – and other soaps who have turned their back on fame in favour for very normal jobs.
He kept on cooking Showing fans his “other day job” as he posted an incredible platter of raw fish last year, and clearly has a love of food as well as acting - and he's pretty good in the kitchen, too.
In July 2022, Jack posted a photo of him as Jamie, musing: "Once a Mitchell… This year marks 20 years since I left EastEnders.
