Tracy Beaker's Nathan actor looks NOTHING like this now after epic transformation to become Coronation Street hunk
The much-loved children's TV show, which is an adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson 's book of the same name, ran on CBBC between 2002 and 2005.
The programme followed the story of a young girl called Tracy (Dani Harmer) in care, as well as the other kids and adults who looked after them.
One character who was introduced during series two was trainee care worker Nathan Jones, who later did become a full time care worker after EVENTUALLY completing his course work.
Nathan was on our screens until series three.
The character was played by none other than actor James Cartwright, 40 - who appeared on Wednesday's episode of Lorraine.
And some have only just realised that he is currently playing Theo Silverton in Corrie.
The scaffolder first appeared on the Cobbles in March this year.
He is married to Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson), but little does she know that he's been having an affair with Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) behind her back.
The pair were set up by Todd's late aunt Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh) after a metal pole from some scaffolding he was working on nearly hit her.
Theo and Julie clashed as he thought she was trying to claim money off him, but later found out that she had terminal cancer.
The scaffolder told Todd that he wasn't gay, but they soon couldn't stay away from each other and started sleeping with each other.
Todd was left heartbroken when Theo's wife arrived at the Street and found out that they had been married for 19 years.
James' arrival was announced earlier this year.
Speaking about the role, he said: 'I think Theo is a good guy, he comes in with the best of intentions, as most people do, but he may upset some people with his behaviour.'
The actor shared he was 'very excited' about the new role and shared, 'a lot of my memories growing up as a young boy were settling down with my gran after tea, she'd make me a crumpet and we'd sit there and watch Corrie'.
He added: 'I feel like it's a great honour to be a part of something that's brought joy to people for so long.'
Coronation Street and Tracy Beaker aren't the only impressive roles that James has had over the years.
Back in the early 2000s he starred in The Bill, Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise, Fuction at the Function and Clocking Off.
After appearing in the Tracy Beaker franchise, he starred in Outlaws, Blackpool, Missing, The Afternoon Play and Instinct.
James has also appeared in Holby City, Hollyoaks Later, Dracula, Doctors, Love, Lives and Records and Downtown Abbey.
More recently he played Humphrey Lash in Sister Boniface Mysteries, Stephen Lampart in Dalgliesh, John I Lackland in Glow & Darkness and Jimbo Riley in Father Brown.
It comes after it was revealed that the soaps have been left in chaos this week after EastEnders was ousted rom BBC One, and Emmerdale and Corrie were cancelled by ITV.
BBC bosses have cleared the schedule as they dedicate live coverage to this year's Wimbledon Championship.
From 7pm on BBC One, live coverage will kick off, running all the way up to the News At 10 before normal programming resumes.
As a result, EastEnders has been
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