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EastEnders Newcomer's 7-Stone Weight Loss Triumph
26 Jan
Summary
- Newcomer Stephen Aaron-Sipple lost nearly seven stone after a health scare.
- He plays Mark Fowler Jr, a recast character returning to the soap.
- The actor's transformation began after a diabetes diagnosis at 29.
Stephen Aaron-Sipple is joining the cast of EastEnders in the role of Mark Fowler Jr. The actor recently shared his inspiring journey of losing nearly seven stone, a significant transformation prompted by a health scare. This personal battle with his health began after a diabetes diagnosis at the young age of 29, which served as a critical wake-up call.
Aaron-Sipple described the diagnosis as a "serious punch in the face," motivating him to overhaul his lifestyle, which previously involved excessive drinking and frequent takeout meals. He has since embraced fitness and worked with an online coach, achieving an astonishing weight loss of 93 pounds. His return to Walford as Mark Fowler Jr, a character with ties to iconic EastEnders families, is highly anticipated by viewers.
In related EastEnders news, Joel Marshall is also set to make a return to screens following his arrest for disturbing crimes, including an assault on Vicki Fowler. Marshall will appear in court, confronting the consequences of his actions, with Vicki also set to face him. This week promises significant drama with both new and returning characters shaping the narrative.
