A former EastEnders star has opened up about his time in the BBC soap and shared a strict rule that was put in place for him and a co-star View 3 Images The couple's relationship was a huge storyline on the BBC soap (Image: BBC)

It's been a decade since they graced our screens in EastEnders , but the relationship between Christian Clarke and Syed Masood remains etched in the minds of soap fans, having been a pivotal plotline for the BBC drama. ‌

Christian, brought to life by John Partridge, and Syed, played by Marc Elliot, ignited their illicit affair in 2009. Their romance stirred up turmoil within their families for several years before they finally tied the knot and bid farewell to Walford in 2012 to embark on a new chapter. ‌

John, who first stepped into Christian'

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