Unrecognizable Dancing On Ice star Sam Attwater with his huge bushy beard after winning the show

EASTENDERS star Sam Attwood lifted the Dancing on Ice trophy over a decade ago.

The famous actor, then 25 years old, was also the first star to join his pro skater on the show, getting married. Vicky Ogden in 2014.

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These days, he’s changed his bandages for the stage, appearing in a string of major West End performances.

And, now 35 years old and with two daughters, the actor looks very different with his bushy beard.

EastEnders viewers will know Sam best as Leon Small, Peter Beale’s friend and sister Lucy’s love interest, since he appeared in 2010.

The star, who also appeared in the brief E20 spin-off, went on to dominate Dancing On Ice the following year.

He beat Laura Hamilton and Chloe Madeley with his professional partner Brianne Delcourt.

Sam turns around once more around the inner rink Chain of all the stars when he teamed up with Vicky – but this time lost the title by Ray Quinn.

He’s been performing non-stop ever since, as Sam posted on Instagram 15 years after graduating from college after training in the performing arts.

The actor revealed the achievements he has ticked off his list so far.

He wrote: “I want to be in EastEnders ✅ I want to do the Dance Seriously come, instead I have a chance to do Dancing On Ice twice, win once ✅.

“The lead role in a musical where I’ve managed Westend and tours ✅ and I’ve always wanted to be a part of the Original London Cast record.”

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Tagging on his West End show, she added: “Today is the day that the @ragsmusical Original London cast recording was released.”

Sam and Vicky married in 2014 in the presence of friends including Heidi Range and Jeff Brazier at Surrey’s Northbrook Park.

Couple, who share a dear home together, they had their first daughter Rosie in 2016.

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