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It first captured our hearts when it arrived in Albert Square over a decade ago.
And now Christopher Parker, 41, has swapped acting for a successful career in law after leaving EastEnders 19 years ago.
The retired English actor graduated in Law from Birkbeck University of London and, as of October 2022, is reported to be a senior consultant at a London-based law firm.
Before this dramatic career change, Christopher tried his hand as a television presenter. He was a contestant on The F Word, became a CBBC continuity presenter and reported entertainment news on This Morning.
The former actor, who played the role of Spencer Moon in the soap, also spent two years in the United States working for TMZ and co-hosting Dead Famous Live with Gail Porter in Los Angeles.
Christopher has been relatively low-key in recent years but is no stranger to reality TV and notably took part in the debut series of Strictly Come Dancing, where he came second to Natasha Kaplinsky, 52.
It first captured our hearts when it arrived in Albert Square over a decade ago. And now Christopher Parker, 41, has swapped acting for a successful career in law.
Christopher played the role of Spencer Moon (pictured in the programme) in the BBC soap opera for three years, from 2002 to 2005.
Photos posted on his law firm’s website and on LinkedIn show that Christopher hasn’t changed much over the years.
In one snap, Chris could be seen wearing a smart blue shirt and still rocking his short, spiky hair that made him a TV favorite.
Although it has been almost 20 years since Christopher left EastEnders, rumors about his possible return to the show emerged in 2023.
After Alfie Moon (played by Shane Richie) mentioned his son and brother Spencer after receiving his heartbreaking cancer news.
However, fans were disappointed that Spencer did not return to Albert Square.
But this wasn’t the first time rumors circulated, as in 2010 fans were abuzz with speculation only for the BBC to dampen the excitement.
A representative said at the time: “There are absolutely no plans to bring Chris Parker, or the Spencer Moon character, back to EastEnders.”
Christopher’s character Spencer made his first appearance in Walford in 2002 alongside his older brother Alfie Moon.
His character made his first appearance in Walford in 2002 alongside his older brother Alfie Moon (played by Shane Richie).
The on-screen siblings lived on The Queen Victoria with their beloved Nana Moon (played by Hilda Braid) and at just 19 years old, Chris quickly became a hit with fans.
The brothers on screen He lived in The Queen Victoria with his beloved Nana Moon (played by Hilda Braid) and at just 19 years old, Chris quickly became a hit with fans.
From his one-night stand with Vicki Fowler (played by Scarlett Alice Johnson) to the blackmail of Stacey Slater (played by Lacey Turner), Spencer had her fair share of drama during her three years on the soap.
The troubled character even once ended up in prison after being framed for a mishap with a drug stash.
Spencer remained on the BBC soap until 2005 before Alfie sent his younger brother to live with his cousin Maxwell in Australia to keep him out of trouble.