EastEnders' James Bye life: Renewing vows with wife and welcoming baby after fertility struggle
Since 2014, the actor has portrayed EastEnders resident Martin Fowler who is married to Stacey Slater, as he deals with his stepdaughter Lily becoming pregnant at 12
Tensions are currently very high on EastEnders as the Slater and Fowler family deal with Lily becoming pregnant at 12 years old.
Her stepfather Martin was the last in the family to find out, as his wife Stacey doesn't know what to do.
However, away from the soap world, James Bye is about to renew his vows to his wife of nearly 11 years.
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How old is James and where is he from?
James was born on 23 February 1984, making him 38 years old. He is originally from Basingstoke in England.
The actor attended the Hurst Community College, a secondary school in Baughurst and later went on to study at Queen Mary's College in Basingstoke.
What shows has James starred in?
Since 2014, James has portrayed Martin Fowler in EastEnders, the husband of Stacey Slater.
Before joining the popular soap, he starred in one episode of The Bill in 2006 where he played Tom Burrows.
He has starred as John Daly, a main role, in 2013's The Great Train Robbery and as Pete the Killer in 2014's The Hooligan Factory.
James tried out reality TV last year and took part in Strictly Come Dancing. He came in 11th place.
James Bye and Victoria Bye pose with children Edward, Louis and Hugo
Who is James' wife?
James is married to Victoria Bye. The couple first tied the knot in 2012, but are set to renew their vows on a beach in St Lucia this month.
Victoria looked back on the early years of their relationship and recalled James turning up at her door during the summer in 2006.
She said: "[He was] in his weird charity shop outfit finds and flat cap. Unapologetically skint and always with a Marlborough Light hanging out of his mouth. I fell head over heels."
How many children does James have?
James and his wife share three sons together, Edward, eight, Louis, six, and Hugo, three.
They announced in early January that they are expecting their fourth child after experiencing a long fertility journey.
Victoria wrote on social media: "I can hardly believe I'm saying it. But we're welcoming another little one and we're over the moon.
"We never thought it was going to happen. We always wanted a big family but after all my endometriosis struggles… heartbreaking miscarriages, seeing fertility doctors & 3 years of ovulation testing & disappointment - we'd honestly given up.
"I remember thinking right. Enough. I gathered up the pram & baby things & gave them all away. We both knew it couldn't go on, the constant hope."
James Bye plays Martin Fowler on EastEnders
She explained that they accepted how lucky they were with their children and continued on with life.
The mum-of-three added: "And would you bloody believe it… Somehow life saw all our plans - and threw us a curve ball … (How we found the time I'll never know - 'Strictly curse' you say?! Ha - introducing the glitterball baby!)
"And suddenly our world has been turned upside own… The boys are giddy ☺️('We'll always have someone to sit next to on a rollercoaster now!' Ever the practical Louis) and yet as I smile, still amazed, I can't help but worry…
"I think after losing a baby you can never fully let go and enjoy… despite the reassuring symptoms (thanks all day 'morning' sickness) and the doctors all nodding… you can't let go of the fear."
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