Samuel James is to step into the role of Garth Stubbs on Birds of a Feather, after Matt Willis stepped down to focus on his McBusted commitments.
Samuel James / Credit: ITV
Speaking about picking up the job, James said: "I was absolutely over the moon to land the role of Garth. When I found out, I went screaming around my living room!
"After the initial shock and excitement of landing the role, the nerves then took over and I realised I was joining this iconic television programme that's been on air for over 25 years!"
"Since I joined it's been a 'dream come true' job: they've all taken me under their wing, and it's like one big family."
It was recently confirmed by ITV that Birds of a Feather is to make its return for its second series on Boxing Day at 9pm.
The new series will be the 11th run overall and is to once again star Pauline Quirke, Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson.
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