James Bye may have played Martin Fowler on EastEnders since 2014, but the show's fans know the character goes back way further - and the Strictly Come Dancing star only got the chance after the original actor refused to go back.
James Alexandrou was just 11 years old when he landed the job on the iconic BBC soap.
The actor played the market stall holder from 1996 until 2007 - and he decided that he wanted to pursue different things and told execs he was calling time on his Albert Square stay.
