EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt lost three stone by quitting booze

'EastEnders' star Adam Woodyatt lost three stone by giving up alcohol.

The 53-year-old actor took a break from playing Ian Beale in the BBC One soap last year and has been driving across the UK in a motorhome while taking part in a touring production of ' Looking Good Dead'.

He also enjoys regular cycle rides and has lost a substantial amount of weight over the last few months, but he mainly credits his trim new figure to his decision to bin booze from his diet.

Speaking to The Cambridge Independent newspaper, he said: "Basically I gave up alcohol. That was the biggest change I made.

"With giving up alcohol, the weight drops off and because the weight dropped it was easier to cycle. So it was easier to stay fit.

"That's all it was. I'm just not really focused on it. I've not really made a big fuss about it. I just stopped drinking."

Adam now drinks nothing stronger than coffee but admitted he doesn't know if he will remain teetotal.

He added: " 'm not going to turn around and say that's it forever, that I'm never ever going to drink again. But at this point in my life, yeah, I'm quite happy not drinking. And the result is I've lost about three stone in weight."

The 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' star went on to explain that losing weight has made it easier for him to enjoy exercise as being lighter has helped him embrace his love of cycling.

Adam also explained his decision to move into his motorhome, revealing it was helpful while he was on tour with his play and he also no longer needs a room for his daughter since she has moved to the US.

The actor left 'EastEnders' in January 2021 and went on to appear in 'I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!'

He's rumoured to be in talks to return to the soap as part of a £300,000-a-year deal.