EASTENDERS’ James Bye has treated fans to a sneak peek inside his gorgeous London home.
The 38-year-old, who has recently signed up to take part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, has shared many pictures on Instagram for fans to enjoy.
Let’s take a look inside James Bye’s incredible home…
James is one of the famous faces taking part in Strictly this year
Getting stuck in with some DIY, James, who plays Martin Fowler in the BBC soap, joked to fans: “Top tip! When decorating, try and get the paint on the walls… much more effective. You’re welcome.”
He also shared of photo of him holding the paint roller as he decorated the kitchen walls, opting for a neutral cream shade.
It’s not the first time the actor has given fans a glimpse into his home life – often sharing pictures online of the home he shared with wife Victoria and his sons.
The living room features white walls, book shelves full of family photos and a large fire place, which they often put on during the winter months.
The children – Edward, seven, and Louis, five, and two-year-old Hugo – have lots of Lego to play with and hands on dad James also loves nothing more than baking with them.
Outside and the couple have a spacious garden with an immaculate lawn, which James maintains in the summer months.
James and Victoria welcomed their third child in February 2020 and James previously revealed he caught their newborn son after jumping in a birthing pool to help his wife during labour.
Victoria revealed: “I said to James: ‘Please help me!’ I felt a big splash and James was next to me in the birthing pool.”
James added: “Being the first to hold Hugo made me so emotional.”
His wife continued: “We both sat there sobbing with happiness, holding him in the birthing pool.”
The couple’s road to parenthood hasn’t been easy, after Victoria was diagnosed with endometriosis.
After undergoing surgery twice in 2017, the couple were warned they might not be able to conceive again – making this pregnancy all the more sweet.
The couple, who married in April 2012, said they “feel closer” now they’re a family of five.
They aren’t ruling out adding to their brood in the future either, with James saying: “We’ve been blessed with three healthy children, so we count ourselves lucky, but never say never.”
James will be appearing on Strictly later this year.
Speaking about his place on the show, he told Good Morning Britain after host Richard Arnold earlier today: “Thank you – I’ve got big shoes to fill!”
He added: “I’ve known for a long time – it’s been hard to keep a secret. I can tell people I’ve lied to – if I’ve lied to you, apologies. It’s not really sunk in.”
James did some DIY in the kitchen
James has been upgrading his kitchen with some DIY
The family have a spacious garden outside their home
The actor has recently welcomed his third son but still has time to do the gardening
They have sons Edward, five, and Louis, three, and baby Hugo
James plays Martin Fowler in EastEnders
The family home is frequently shown on social media
James often plays Lego with his sons
He is also a fan of baking with them
James and his wife Victoria have been married since 2012
When he’s not hard at work on the soap he likes to watch telly
The family put the fire on during the winter
James is teaching his eldest son how to play chess
