EASTENDERS viewers were left swooning over character they "secretly fancy" – but it's not who you would expect.
The popular character – played by James Bye in the BBC soap – have had some fans say Martin Fowler has aged like "whisky".
Fans often refer to Martin as the hunk of the square and are left gushing while he is on-screen.
Taking to Twitter, one said: "Is it wrong but I secretly fancy Martin?"
Another wrote: "He got better with age has Martin just like whiskey."
A third penned: "He's bloody gorgeous."
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The actor recently took a break from the soap as he competed in Strictly Come Dancing.
The 39-year-old was the fifth celebrity to leave the competition with his dance partner Amy Dowden.
When he returned to Albert Square, his character Martin was stunned to find out his 12-year-old step-daughter Lily Slater was pregnant.
As Lily decided to keep her baby, Martin will be very much involved in her pregnancy storyline.
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Meanwhile, James and his pregnant wife Victoria have revealed the sex of their fourth child.
The happy couple took to Instagram on their family account to share that they are expecting a boy.
The sweet video clip with their other three boys – Edward, eight, Louis, six, and Hugo, three – saw them sat on a sofa and turned over a picture frame with 'the Bye Boys' written inside.
They then wrote: "It’s official… The worst kept secret ever is out!
"It’s a BOY! And truly… all 5 of us are over the moon…
"Honestly, we’ve been telling everyone – how we’re supposed to keep his name under wraps (yep we’ve decided!) is beyond me… We’ve just been SO excited."
The proud parents paid a gushing tribute to their brood of boys, telling fans they make their life.
They continued: "I need these crazy guys. They fill my days with laughter, noise (so much noise) & endless cuddles – they also drive me up the wall. But they’re my team. And I know how lucky I am…"
Victoria joked Martin Fowler actor James has his own five-a-side team now, which will give her time to enjoy "girly" telly.
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The pair, who married in 2012, had been trying for their fourth child for three years and finally announced they were expecting on New Year's Day.
Last month they renewed their vows on a laughter and tear-filled family trip to St Lucia.
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