EastEnders hunk reveals he is in ‘best shape of life’ after amazing transformation 11 years after quitting soap
EASTENDERS star Matt Lapinskas proudly showed off his incredible body transformation and said he was in the "best shape of his life".
The actor - who played Anthony Moon from 2011-2012, and was in Hollyoaks last year as Alex Ramsdan, said maintaining a trim physique has helped him land better job opportunities.
"I feel like if I'm in the best shape constantly, I stand a better chance of getting the role and I was in great shape when Hollyoaks came knocking.
"They flew me out to Mallorca where we shot Gary Lucy's last episodes and they said 'Matt, can you take your top off?' and I was like 'Yeah, I can'."
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The actor said fitness has also helped him stay "mentally healthy" and change his outlook on life.
"I feel good inside and it's not about boasting but it inspires me to push on and I love it when I go to the gym it's my little safe place when I put my music on," he added.
Last year, Matt spoke about getting a 'normal job' between acting roles and opened up about his thoughts on being called a "failed actor".
Matt previously took to Instagram to promote his own building firm called Brightside Builders.
He exclusively told The Sun: "At the end of the day, when lockdown happened and I started doing some building work, they sort of like, not that they shamed me, but they were like 'failed actor turned builder'.
"I was like why are you putting it down when someone is trying to make a living at the end of the day, but hey ho, it is what it is!
"Those years are gone and I'm back on TV, I'm back in the West End."
It has been 10 years since Matt last stepped foot in Walford as cheeky chappy Anthony.