EASTENDERS fans are used to seeing James Bye as his character Martin Fowler in Albert Square.
But the soap star joins the impressive 2022 Strictly line-up to join theBBC hit show.
Who is James Bye?
Born on February 23, 1984 James Bye is a soap star and film actor.
The 38-year-old has been involved in a number of dramatic storylines in EastEnders in 2014 when he took over the role of Martin Fowler.
Away from Walford, he has appeared in many films.
His film credits include 2010's Cemetery His Junction, 2013's The Great Train Robbery, and 2014's Hooligan His Factory.
Is James Bye married and have children?
James is happily married and has three children.
He married his beloved wife, Victoria, in his 2012.
Between them he had three children. Edward, 8, Louis, 6, and Hugo, 3.
What did Hamza Yassin say about attending Strictly?
He told Good Morning Britain: "I've known for a long time - it was hard to keep a secret. I lied." I can tell people - if I lied to you, I apologize. He added that it was a "team effort" to get the lead.
He added: "She's been really supportive. We talked about it all the time and made decisions together.
"She will be part of the team.
James later noted that his soap co-star Scott Maslen, who starred in Strictly in 2010, had given him some important pointers prior to his Strictly assignment.
He joins other announced stars competing on the show..
Since then Richie Anderson, Kay Adams, 63} Jade Adams, Ellie Simmons and Tyler West
Matt Goss, Molly Rainford, Fleur East, Tony Adams was also revealed to be participating., Hamza Yassin and } Ellie Taylor also revealed.
Is James Bye on Instagram?
James is avid on Instagram and has 140,000 followers (as of August 2022).
You can follow James by his handle @jimmybye.
There, Albert keeps his fans up to date on his Square and posts pictures of his adorable family.
