Likely Lads
He may come from a small village in Maidstone, Kent, but Aaron Michael
Sidwell has become a household name (and a bit of a heart throb) thanks to his part as mixed-up kid, Steven Beale in Britain’s favourite soap, EastEnders.
19-year-old Aaron currently plays the troubled Steven Beale in EastEnders, originally joining the cast in September 2007 as Steven, Ian Beale’s stepson, returned from New Zealand. Aaron took over the role from Edward Savage who last appeared in 2002.
Aaron has starred in several adverts and lots of stage work, but EastEnders is his first fully-fledged TV acting role. …and for a first role – he has certainly had to take on some big story lines.
Aaron grew up in the village of Kingswood, Kent, and his talent was recognised at a young age when he was given a drama scholarship aged eleven years old. Alongside his acting career, he still follows his other life with a passion– as lead singer in a metalcore band called Bitter Conflict.
 It looks like romantic success is on the horizon for him as well as Aaron has just announced he has taken the plunge and plans to marry his long-term girlfriend Grace, later this year. The young actor has finally agreed to tie the knot saying, “I’ve known her for a long time – we met on an acting course. We’re really happy together, so I just thought ‘Why don’t we get married?’
“We could wait for another two years or we could just do it now – and we’ve decided to go for it. We’re getting married in September this year, though we haven’t set a precise date yet.”
Speaking of his female fans since landing his role in the top BBC soap, he added: “The girls have been a bit crazy. They’re always coming up to me wanting my photo and autograph, but most of the time I’m with my fiancée.”
His spell in The Square has been full of hi-octane drama – including accidentally shooting Jane when attempting to take his stepfather Ian Beale hostage, being admitted to a psychiatric hospital and a suicide attempt.
 However, to the dismay of his loyal fans, he will be leaving EastEnders later this year. He is to be written out of Walford in a storyline which sees his character, Steven Beale enjoy a love scene with gay character Christian Clarke.
An insider said: “He will leave with a bang. There’s a big exit story, which could even see him killed off.
“Jane Beale’s gay brother Christian has already flirted with him but it goes much further than that, but he also has passionate scenes with Stacey Slater and really struggles with his sexuality.
“It’s an extremely odd love triangle.”
It may be the last we will see of Steven Beale, but we’re sure it’s just the beginning of a bright new future for Aaron Michael Sidwell. LS
Did you know…..
• Aaron sings in metalcore band Bitter Conflict and his favourite bands include Killswitch Engage.
• His mum trained to be an actress.
• In his first ever taste of fame, he played Stan Laurel in a Laurel and Hardy skit for a
school play.
• Like castmates Joe Swash (Mickey), Mo George (Gus), and Matt Di Angelo (Deano), Aaron’s an Arsenal fan.
• Aaron isn’t a fan of Steven Beale’s look and has to have his curly hair straightened for the role. |
