One of the lads, Smithy spent time in the army for five years, serving in Northern Ireland.
Rank: Sergeant.
Significant other: He was all set to run off to Australia with girlfriend Louise Larson, the wife of dangerous and violent gangster Pete, but Louise was killed in a hit and run accident.
Born in Essex, Alex’s first TV appearance was as an extra in Grange Hill. He has a two-year-old daughter Flora with his make-up artist girfriend Sarah. He's an avid West Ham fan.
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