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A former Blue singer has given a first look of his new role in Hollyoaks

Published 15:45 26 Jul 2016 BST

Ladies, All Rise for this policeman...

How could anyone forget Blue? The noughties boy band rose to the top of charts thanks to hits such as One Love and Breathe Easy. Their global success was only aided by the charm and good looks of the 4 members, Antony Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe. One Blue is about to rise to the top again, but this time in a rather different profession. Following the announcement of Duncan James joining the cast, many have been waiting with bated breath to see what role he will assume in the British soap opera. LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Duncan James attends the Tesco Mum of the Year awards at The Savoy Hotel on March 23, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Duncan James attends the Tesco Mum of the Year awards at The Savoy Hotel on March 23, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Fans of both Blue and Hollyoaks need not wait any longer as Duncan's role has been revealed in a new trailer. Following acting roles in stage performances of Chicago, Legally Blonde and Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the 38-year-old is going to star in the Channel 4 soap as police officer Ryan Malone. Ryan will appear on our screen as the boyfriend of returning character Amy Barnes, ex-girlfriend to long-running character Ste Hay. Speaking to Attitude, the former singer told of his delight to be joining the Hollyoaks cast

"I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Hollyoaks team! I’m looking forward to working with the fantastic on and off screen talent on the show and bringing the character of Ryan to life."