WHAT?

Lee Ryan, who rose to fame in boy band Blue, has just been announced as the latest addition to the EastEnders family. The news was announced on the show's official Twitter account and unsurprisingly, there was a major reaction.

All rise as @OfficialLeeRyan joins #EastEnders to play The Square's latest bad boy!

Get the full scoop here: https://t.co/ZuUPYlmDnR pic.twitter.com/gNOG4BgaoL

— BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) February 16, 2017

Have a look at what people had to say about the decision to cast Lee in the role of "The Square's latest bad boy".

@bbceastenders @OfficialLeeRyan Lee will be fab ?????? Can't wait!!! ?? xxx

— Caroline Smith (@CarolineJS75) February 16, 2017

@bbceastenders are we running out of actors...

— Gaby Grummitt (@gabgrum71) February 16, 2017

@bbceastenders @OfficialLeeRyan seriously?! I've been debating whether to carry on watching. Decision made for me! Bye Eastenders!

— Joanna Turner (@JoT134) February 16, 2017

@bbceastenders @OfficialLeeRyan Omg really can't wait for this ?

— Sarah Mcconville (@SarahMcconvil12) February 16, 2017

@bbceastenders @OfficialLeeRyan YAY! Cant wait. Buzzing!! ❤

— Sauced ? (@Raegan_Jane) February 16, 2017

@bbceastenders @OfficialLeeRyan Your going to need a lot more than this to keep loyal viewers interested programme has gone to pot recently.

— molly bloom (@Margaretcre) February 16, 2017

Speaking about his latest endeavour, Lee said:

"I am so excited to be part of the show. Woody is the best role I could have wished to play. He’s a brilliant character, and it’s clear he’s been leading a full and colourful life. I can’t wait for people to see what he’s like for themselves. Everyone at EastEnders has been so welcoming. I know some of the cast already so I’m sure we’re going to have a lot of fun".

Woody will arrive on the soap soon and there's no doubt that he will cause havoc...