EastEnders wastes no time getting Lee Ryan shirtless

From Digital Spy

Lee Ryan has already appeared shirtless on EastEnders – and to the amusement of many fans.

The former Blue member – who announced he would be joining the soap as badboy bar manager Woody in February – made his debut on Tuesday night's episode (April 18).

Just three days later, in Friday's episode (April 21), we were treated to Woody shirtless and strolling around the Queen Vic.

The episode began with Woody coming into the Carter's living room to meet Whitney, Johnny and Tina, who was not impressed with Woody using all the hot water.

Unimpressed with his shirtless-ness was Shirley, who had Lady Di on her mind when she came into the living room minutes later.

Fans, however, were loving it and shared their delight on Twitter:

Although one person wasn't keen...

Woody was sent to EastEnders to manage the Queen Vic by absent landlady Linda Carter, with Lee saying at the time: "I am so excited to be part of the show.

"Woody is the best role I could have wished to play. He's a brilliant character, and it's clear he's been leading a full and colourful life.

"I can't wait for people to see what he's like for themselves."

Eastenders airs weekdays on BBC One.

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