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EastEnders star Jake Wood has confirmed in a heartwarming post that he’s been sober for 20 years.
The actor, best known for playing Max Branning in the BBC One soap, revealed in a video posted on Twitter/X that he hasn’t had an alcoholic drink for two decades.
Confirming he wanted to say something that he doesn’t usually speak about, Jake revealed: ‘I just want to say that tonight I’m 20 years sober’.
‘I stopped drinking 20 years ago tonight and that changed my life in so many ways. Anyone on the same journey, I send you love, support, and to anyone struggling there’s help out there’.
In the caption alongside the video, he said: ‘I am 20 years sober tonight. So proud of myself and for anyone out there on a similar journey. If you are struggling there is help out there, please reach out and believe me if I did it you can too. Sending you all love & strength and a happy and healthy 2024.’
Max was last seen in 2021 (Picture: BBC)
Jake’s followers have already shared and viewed the video multiple times, with people congratulating him on the huge milestone, and sharing their own experiences with staying sober.
Max’s daughter Lauren returns to EastEnders tonight (Picture: BBC)
Max Branning left Albert Square in 2021 after having an affair with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright).
Max was devastated to learn that Linda was actually still in love with childhood sweetheart Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), and after failing to win her back, left for New Zealand.
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In tonight’s episode of the BBC One soap, Max’s daughter Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) will return to our screens.
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She will plan to head back to Walford with son Louie and her cousin Penny (Kitty Castledine), but ends up in a tricky situation when a police officer searches her bag and finds drugs inside.
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An incredible achievement!