Ricky Norwood joined EastEnders back in 2010 and played the role of Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb.
The star, who was born and raised in East London, quickly became one of the most popular characters on the show until he left in 2015.
Fatboy was caught up in the middle of serious Mitchell drama, as Ronnie Mitchell ordered henchman to kill Vincent Hubbard, but in a mistaken identity blunder, Fatboy actually ended up getting killed.
In a shocking turn of events during the latest episode of the show on Tuesday, 29 August, Fatboy appears again as part of a flashback, which winds back the clock to 2014.
Fatboy is his usual cheeky self as he asks Cindy Beale for the time, while she is hiding out in Walford following her supposed death.
But what has the former soap star been up to since his stint on the show?
Who is Ricky Norwood?
Ricky is an actor who rose to fame on EastEnders. Speaking of his casting as Fatboy on the hit soap, he said at the time: "I am so excited to be on the show.
"It's an honour to now be part of a show that has been on in my house for as long as I have been alive.
“I am born and bred in the East End—a stone's throw from the real Albert Square. It feels like a homecoming.
"I love being part of a cast that feels like family and can't wait to have a scene in The Vic."
He also starred in series 2 and 3 of EastEnders: E20 as Fatboy, as well as spin-offs East Street and All I Want for Christmas.
What is Ricky Norwood doing now?
Since appearing on the show, Ricky, 36, has not shied away from the limelight.
He has starred on Strictly Come Dancing, as well as appearing on series 18 of Celebrity Big Brother, where he finished runner up.
However, perhaps his biggest career coup to date is landing a role in the sequel to Netflix's popular film The Princess Switch.
Ricky played Reggie in The Princess Switch: Again, alongside High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens.
Sharing his excitement at the time on Twitter, he wrote: "So happy to let you all know … I GOT THE PART..!!! @NetflixUK Christmas Film #ThePrincessSwitched sequel!!
"Been shooting this week and everyone has been lovely, check out my Instagram Officialrickynorwood: I will be posting when I can! Sending you all big love.”
The film was released in November 2020 and received positive reviews from critics.
Just a year later the actor appeared in the sequel The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star, and that is his last known appearance on screen until his surprise return to Walford this August.
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