EastEnders actor Jonny Freeman in the soap and in real life
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EastEnders actor Jonny Freeman, who plays geeky Reiss, is ‘unrecognisable’ in real life

He's a hunk IRL

The EastEnders actor who plays socially awkward Reiss Colwell on the show has got fans unexpectedly hot under the collar.

He may be a bit of a geek on the hit BBC One soap, but fans have decided that the actor behind Reiss is quite fit in real life.

A headshot of Jonny Freeman has surfaced, with many admirers enjoying the star’s neater beard, smouldering stare and lack of wispy comb-over.

Jonny Freeman headshot
Actor Jonny Freeman plays Reiss in EastEnders (Credit: Greame Hunter)

EastEnders actor behind Reiss is ‘so good-looking’

After spotting the professional snap, one fan cooed: “OMG he is so good looking, he looks so different in real life.” Another concurred: “What a difference… shocker.”

While a third said: “Very handsome, should have kept him like that.”

What a difference… shocker.

It’s all a far cry from the role of dorky Reiss on EastEnders, who loves nothing more than an aubergine cardigan and thick-rimmed glasses.

Jonny joined the cast of EastEnders in late 2022, playing Dot Branning’s great-nephew and Sonia Fowler‘s love interest.

Despite his bumbling approach, Reiss managed to woo Sonia and then revealed that he’s already married to someone else!

Reiss bags a date with Sonia on EastEnders
Despite the grandad get-up, Reiss is is a fittie away from Albert Square (Credit: YouTube/BBC)

EastEnders spoilers

As for EastEnders spoilers, we have plenty for you. Next week sees Stacey under pressure from all angles. She’s forced to resort to drastic measures to solve her money problems.

Meanwhile Sam gets the offer of a lifetime and Eve takes steps to get rid of Nish for good.

Check out all this and more in our first look at all new pics for April 10-14.

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