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TWO EastEnders hunks looked unrecognisable as they reunited with a former co-star years after they quit the soap.

The pair were spotted with fellow former Albert Square star Nina Wadia - but can you guess who they are?

Nina Wadia with Neil McDermott and Tony Discipline.
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Do you remember these two EastEnders stars? Seen here with their former co-star Nina WadiaCredit: Instagram
Neil McDermott as Ryan Malloy.
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The actor on the right of the photo with Nina is Neil McDermott who played Ryan MolloyCredit: BBC
Headshot of a man wearing a dark gray t-shirt.
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The other former EastEnders star is Tony Discipline - known for playing Tyler MoonCredit: BBC
Scene from EastEnders showing three actors in a tense moment.
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Nina played Zainab Khan on EastEndersCredit: BBC

The two actors in question are Tony Discipline and Neil McDermott EastEnders

The pair were suited and booted as they enjoyed a glitzy night out.

They were seen spending time with Nina, who played Zainab Khan for six years until 2013.

The two actors looked handsome as they enjoyed an evening together.

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Neil, 44, is known by EastEnders fans for playing Ryan Molloy on the long running soap.

He joined the BBC One show in 2014, but left two years later.

However, Neil surprised fans when he made a shock return to Albert Square in 2023.

His character Ryan returned in the wake of his then 12-year-old daughter Lily's pregnancy.

But Ryan didn't stick around for long and exited the soap after just four episodes.

Meanwhile, Tony played Tyler Moon in the long-running show from 2011 to 2013.

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His character was the son of Eddie Moon (David Essex), as well as a cousin to legendary Alfie Moon (Shane Richie).

During his time on Albert Square, Tyler notably had a relationship with Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), before making his exit after two years.

Actor Tony has spoken positively about his experience on the show, noting he’d be open to returning.

He previously told The Sun: “I loved my time there. It was a great chapter in my life and if the opportunity ever came up, I would definitely be interested.”

Photo of Matt Lapinskas, David Essex, and Tony Discipline.
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Tony's character Tyler was part of the Moon familyCredit: BBC

After leaving EastEnders, Tony worked as a firefighter and a barman - while telling The Sun he couldn’t be happier.

He added: “I love it. Every day is different and you feel you’re helping your community.

"It can be quite dangerous but you’re trained to deal with those situations.”

Ryan Molloy as Neil McDermott in EastEnders.
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Neil briefly returned to play Ryan in 2023Credit: BBC
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