Ricky Champ has been a regular fixture on our screens since taking on the role of Stuart Highway in EastEnders. From appearing in movies such as The World’s End and Paddington 2 to gracing the stage performing in plays for the Royal Shakespeare Company and performing in Romeo and Juliet.

Among his many roles, he also appeared in the British classic, The Bill, in one episode in 2006. Before taking on the role of Stuart on ‘Enders, he actually appeared on Albert Square nearly a decade before. He played a photographer who was taking photographs of Samantha Mitchell in the Queen Vic while Peggy watched along.

He is now involved in a more serious storyline between his character, Stuart and his wife, Rainie. Much like in real-life, Stuart is expecting a baby but concerns have been rising. Their surrogate, Bernie, is unsure about whether to give the baby to them due to the fact Stuart has been diagnosed with breast cancer and the tumour has grown significantly.

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In his personal life, he has been married to his wife Samantha Gilbert in 2016. They have one daughter together, Beatrix, who is four.

He announced in January that they would be expecting a baby in July this year to join their growing family. Fans on his and his wife’s Instagram have commented on the resemblance between him and Beatrix, with Samantha even thinking the same.

His net worth is estimated to be between £1million to £3 million it has been reported but there are no official figures of it. He has come a long way since his first appearance on Albert Square and has now become a prominent figure. Viewers will be watching to see what the aftermath of his breast cancer diagnosis and the baby storyline is.

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