1. Ricky James Norwood is a British actor from London, known for portraying the role of Fatboy in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20.
16 Facts About Ricky Norwood
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Ricky Norwood has competed in the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice in 2024.
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In 2009, Ricky Norwood was cast in the EastEnders internet spin-off series EastEnders: E20 as Fatboy.
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Fatboy was called one of the most popular new characters in the show and Ricky Norwood won Most Popular Newcomer at the 16th National Television Awards in 2011.
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Ricky Norwood went on to appear in series 2 and 3 of EastEnders: E20 as Fatboy, and has appeared in the spin-offs "East Street" and All I Want for Christmas.
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Ricky Norwood filmed his final scenes later that month and producers chose to keep details surrounding Fatboy's exit under wraps.
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We wish him all the best for the future", whilst a show insider commented: "Ricky Norwood is a great guy and very popular on set.
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In 2013, Ricky Norwood appeared on Pointless Celebrities and Sweat the Small Stuff.
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Ricky Norwood took part in the 2013 Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing, and was paired with professional dancer Janette Manrara.
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From 2016 to 2018, Ricky Norwood regularly appeared as a panellist on the Big Brother companion show, Big Brother's Bit on the Side.
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In July 2016, Ricky Norwood became a housemate on the eighteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother.
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Ricky Norwood finished the series as runner-up behind Stephen Bear.
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In 2020, Ricky Norwood appeared as Reggie in the Netflix film The Princess Switch: Switched Again.
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In 2024, Ricky Norwood appeared as a contestant on the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice.
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Ricky Norwood was paired with Annette Dytrt and was sixth to be eliminated.
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Ricky Norwood has a role in upcoming Christmas film Jingle All the Slay.