Soap operas have been around in Britain for decades, first as radio shows before moving to television in 1960 with . Since then, the titans of soaps have risen to give viewers tension, drama, romance and comedy all in one episode. Currently, there are four major soaps being aired in the UK - , Corrie, and .
As a result, viewers who watch the show night after night have got used to the faces of many of the characters that make up the storylines that keep the nation gripped. However, once the cameras stop rolling, the actors can look quite different to their on-screen selves. So, as the tension and drama continues to unfold in soapland, Daily Star looks at some of the complete transformations some actors have, as we delve into their secret lives.
In 2019, Bradley joined Emmerdale as the latest addition to the Dingle family. Know for his trademark glasses, Vinny immediately became a fan favourite as he grappled with the storyline of his then-unknown father. But aside from the Dales, actor Bradley has a completely different life, including a previous stint as a musician.
Back in 2017, he appeared on the BBC's competition Let it Shine, where he belted out a hugely popular performance of Bring Him Home from Les Misérables. Joining the EastEnders cast back in 2017, Clair was a huge star of the show, until she decided to leave in 2021 to film her first documentary for the BBC's Panorama programme. Since then, she has been incredibly open on her weight journey, filming a full-length.