The six huge stars you forgot were in EastEnders before finding fame – from X Factor judge to Bafta nominated star

EASTENDERS has produced many famous faces since it first hit our screens back in 1985

So who’s starred in the cast of the beloved soap and gone on to great things?

Here’s everything you need to know about which former stars have been catapulted to stardom and a few might surprise you.

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Amanda Holden

BBCAmanda Holden appeared on Eastenders in 1993...