Former EastEnders actor Tony Discipline has swapped the soap opera for a career as a firefighter. The 33-year-old, who played Tyler Moon from 2011 to 2013, announced his new role on Instagram in October 2020 by sharing a photo in his London Fire Brigade uniform.
Discipline had hinted at the career change earlier in March 2020 when he posted a picture in uniform, though fans initially assumed it was for an acting role. He previously dated actress Jacqueline Jossa.
Fellow former EastEnders star James Forde, who became a builder after leaving the show, commented on the post: 'Fair play geeza good on ya! We've both gone back down to reality!'
Discipline is among several celebrities who have left showbiz for more ordinary jobs. Hetti Bywater, who played Lucy Beale on EastEnders, was spotted working as a barmaid in a North London pub in 2017 after her character was killed off.
Ray Quinn, X Factor runner-up in 2006, worked as a Hermes delivery driver during the pandemic and later joined his brothers' carpet fitting business. He said the experience was humbling but emphasised the importance of having multiple skills.
