Norwood 's theatre credits include '' Daddy Cool '' ( Shaftesbury Theatre ) , '' Sick '' ( Almeida Theatre ) and '' The Stones '' ( Royal National Theatre ) . In 2009 , Norwood was cast in the '' EastEnders '' internet spin-off series '' EastEnders : E20 '' as Fatboy . Norwood said of his casting : " I am so excited to be on the show . It 's an honour to now be part of a show that has been on in my house for as long as I have been alive . I am born and bred in the East End — a stone 's throw from the real Albert Square . It feels like a homecoming . I love being part of a cast that feels like family and ca n't wait to have a scene in The Vic . " In the run-up to the series , Norwood also appeared in '' EastEnders '' for two episodes , and after '' EastEnders : E20 '' first series ended , Fatboy became a regular character in '' EastEnders '' . Fatboy was called one of the most popular new characters in the show and Norwood won Most Popular Newcomer at the 16th National Television Awards in 2011 . Norwood went on to appear in series 2 and 3 of '' EastEnders : E20 '' as Fatboy , and has appeared in the spin-offs " East Street " and '' All I Want for Christmas '' . He has also appeared as a panellist on '' Pointless Celebrities '' and '' Sweat the Small Stuff '' . He took part in the 2013 Christmas special of '' Strictly Come Dancing '' , and was paired with professional dancer Janette Manrara
16th National Television Awards
16th National Television Awards
Ricky Norwood