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Jake Wood

All the latest news and updates on EastEnders actor Jake Wood, who played the role of Max Branning in the BBC soap from 2006 to 2021.

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Strictly: Jake Wood is the Walford Wonder but who was woeful?

TV December 10, 2019 By James Brinsford

ZOMG Jake Wood just twerked to the Macarena

TV December 10, 2019 By Katie Baillie

Janette Manrara, Jake Wood - Strictly Come Dancing 2014 (Picture: BBC)

Jake Wood written out of EastEnders so he can concentrate on Strictly title

TV December 10, 2019 By Emily Hewett

Programme Name: Strictly Come Dancing - TX: 15/11/2014 - Episode: TX8 LIVE SHOW (No. TX8 LIVE SHOW) - Picture Shows: Trent Whiddon, Pixie Lott - (C) BBC - Photographer: Guy Levy

Strictly Come Dancing: What did you miss?

TV December 10, 2019 By James Brinsford

Strictly 2014: Frankie's the favourite ahead of Jake

TV December 10, 2019 By Sarah Deen

Corrie to EastEnders: 25 teasers from this week's soaps

TV December 10, 2019 By Duncan Lindsay

Strictly Come Dancing 2014: Janette Manrara and Jake Wood

Jake Wood's showing no signs of slowing down on Strictly

TV December 10, 2019 By Caroline Westbrook

Strictly's Jake Wood needs to win for these 8 exact reasons

TV December 10, 2019 By Katie Baillie

WARNING: Embargoed for publication until: 03/09/2012 - Programme Name: EastEnders - TX: n/a - Episode: n/a (No. n/a) - Picture Shows: Max Branning. Max Branning (JAKE WOOD) - (C) BBC - Photographer: Jack Barnes

6 people that are way too horny for Max Branning

EastEnders December 10, 2019 By Amy Duncan

EXCLUSIVE: EastEnders' star finds it 'weird' when people say they fancy her on-screen dad Jake Wood

TV May 20, 2015 By Tina Campbell

Janette Manrara - @JManrara That's it! I said it! It was me!!!! @mrjakedwood @bbcstrictly #iKilledLucyBeale #HisNameIsJake

There's an unlikely new suspect in the Lucy Beale murder case...

TV December 10, 2019 By Caroline Westbrook

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/REX (4090245y).. Jake Wood.. 'Strictly Come Dancing' TV series launch, Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire, Britain - 02 Sep 2014.. ..

Jake Wood denies having dance lessons pre-Strictly

TV December 10, 2019 By Caroline Westbrook

EMBARGOED TO 0001 TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. BBC undated handout photo of Strictly Come Dancing 2014 contestant Jake Wood. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date date: Tuesday September 2, 2014. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Ray Burmiston/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly's Jake Wood 'shy' over practicing dance moves on EastEnders set

TV December 10, 2019 By Tina Campbell

Jake Wood, Strictly Come Dancing

Jake Wood wows with stunning salsa

TV December 10, 2019 By Daniella Graham

WARNING: Embargoed for publication until: 25/09/2012 - Programme Name: EastEnders - TX: n/a - Episode: n/a (No. n/a) - Picture Shows: Please credit: BBC/Dan Goldsmith Max Branning (JAKE WOOD) - (C) BBC - Photographer: Dan Goldsmith

EastEnders live episodes will be huge, says Jake Wood

EastEnders December 10, 2019 By Yvette Caster

EMBARGOED TO 2200 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. BBC handout photo of Jake Wood and Janette Manrara during dress rehearsals for tonight's Strictly Come Dancing live show on BBC1. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date date: Friday September 26, 2014. See PA story. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Jake Wood emerges as Strictly 'dark horse'

TV December 10, 2019 By Caroline Westbrook

Embargoed to 0001 Sunday September 7 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. BBC undated file handout photo of contestants during the launch episode of Strictly Come Dancing. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date date: Sunday September 7, 2014. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

7 reasons I’ll be watching Strictly for the first time this year

TV December 10, 2019 By Rachel MacGregor

EMBARGOED TO 0001 TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. BBC undated handout photo of Strictly Come Dancing 2014 contestant Alison Hammond. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date date: Tuesday September 2, 2014. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Ray Burmiston/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Eight things we learned from Strictly's cast of 2014

TV December 10, 2019 By Caroline Westbrook

EMBARGOED TO 0001 TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. BBC undated handout photo of Strictly Come Dancing 2014 contestant Jake Wood. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date date: Tuesday September 2, 2014. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Ray Burmiston/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Max Branning would never do Strictly, says Jake Wood

TV December 10, 2019 By Caroline Westbrook

EMBARGOED TO 0001 TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. BBC undated handout photo of Strictly Come Dancing 2014 contestant Jake Wood. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date date: Tuesday September 2, 2014. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Ray Burmiston/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Jake Wood well up for Strictly sequins and tan

TV December 10, 2019 By Sarah Deen