Blue singer Lee Ryan lands EastEnders role
Lee Ryan, best known as one quarter of boy band Blue, has joined the cast of EastEnders.
The singer has landed a short stint in the BBC One soap playing new character ‘Woody’ Woodward.
“I am so excited to be part of the show. Woody is the best role I could have wished to play. He’s a brilliant character, and it’s clear he’s been leading a full and colourful life. I can’t wait for people to see what he’s like for themselves. Everyone at EastEnders has been so welcoming. I know some of the cast already so I’m sure we’re going to have a lot of fun.” – Lee Ryan
Billed as a bad boy, Woody has been tipped to cause a stir upon arriving in Walford this spring. Viewers will have to wait until the character hits screens to find out his reasons for coming to the Square and what lies in store.
“I’m delighted to welcome Lee Ryan to Walford as ‘Woody’ Woodward.
“Woody is a man who has worked hard and played hard in bars, clubs and pubs around the world and has finally decided to stop wandering and put down some roots.
“He’s going to ruffle some feathers and obviously break some hearts, so there’s a great deal to look forward to as soon as he bursts onto the square.
“Lee is a perfect casting for Albert Square and we knew straight away we wanted him for the role.” – Executive Producer, Sean O’Connor
R&B group Blue comprising of Lee Ryan, Duncan James, Simon Webbe and Anthony Costa originated in 2000. Their hits have included All Rise, Fly By, If You Come Back, One Love, and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word ft. Sir Elton John. The band has notched up record sales of 15 million+ worldwide with 3 UK no.1 albums and 3 UK no.1 singles.
The foursome parted company to pursue solo projects in 2005, before reforming in 2009. Lee’s Blue co-stars Duncan and Simon are also currently starring in soap operas with Duncan playing shady police officer Ryan Knight in Channel 4’s teen soap Hollyoaks and Simon playing friend to the Roth family Andy Cousins in BBC Scotland saga River City.
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