Former Blue band member, Duncan James, is swapping music for television and is set to join the cast of Hollyoaks this summer.
The 38-year-old, who shot to fame as a member of boy band Blue, said he is "absolutely thrilled" to be joining the Hollyoaks team.
"I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Hollyoaks team! I’m looking forward to working with the fantastic on and off screen talent on the show and bringing the character of Ryan to life", he said.
"I'm looking forward to working with the fantastic on and off screen talent on the show and bringing the character of Ryan to life."
BIG NEWS: @MrDuncanJames is coming to #Hollyoaks! We hereby mark this day #BlueMonday. More: https://t.co/H0XTsk9orM pic.twitter.com/wTjnJXPswJ
— Hollyoaks (@Hollyoaks) May 23, 2016
A Hollyoaks spokesperson said: "Ryan is a good guy in a committed relationship who will move into the village.
"He is a grounded family man with principles and integrity but who will fight tooth and nail for what he believes in."
Following his success in Blue, Duncan James went on to feature in West End stage productions of Chicago and Legally Blonde.
Recently, he has been touring the UK in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert as well as appearing in Grease: The School Musical on TV. In the meantime, here's a blast from the past.
