We're more used to seeing Steve McFadden lording it up over Albert Square, but even EastEnders hardman Phil Mitchell needs a bit of sun.
The actor, 60, has been enjoying a lads holiday with his co-stars in sunny Majorca , and it looks worlds away from Walford.
Steve has joined Jamie Borthwick (Jay Brown), Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell), Danny Walters (Keanu Taylor) and Lorraine Stanley (Karen Taylor) on the break.
Jamie, 25, has been sharing snaps of the gang aboard a yacht, where they've enjoyed paella and beers while catching some rays.
In another photo Jamie, Max and Danny took to the sea in a dinghy, before the whole group enjoyed a night out with plenty of drinks to go around.
Steve, who has played Phil since 1990, was seen dressed down in a pair of swim trunks as he had some down time away from dreary soapland.
"A great time with friends in the sun," Jame captioned the photos.
Max, who's been playing Ben since April, shared a picture with Jamie and Danny about to go on a bikie ride around a marina.
He captioned the post: "Peaky of a weekend with the boys @danny_walters @jamie_b10 and the Mac #ohhappydays."
Steve has become a social media star, despite not being on social media himself.
He is the reigning king of the memes thanks to his dramatic stories in the soap and his hard man reactions.
He is also the inspiration behind cult twitter account @ColdWarSteve , with the tough guy the main focus of many satirical collages put together by artist Christopher Spencer.
The gang of actors have all picked a great time to have a little break as hard-hitting EastEnders scenes divides viewers.
Next week the fallout to Phil's attack intensifies as doctors fear he may have suffered brain damage.
Phil was hit over the head with a wrench by Stacey Fowler after a fight with her husband Martin, with Phil left bleeding in the pit in The Arches.
Twisted Ben covered the crime and even delayed calling the ambulance, meaning Phil is at risk because of his severe head injury - and the delay in treatment.
But as the Mitchells rally around Phil’s hospital bedside, one member of the family is planning something that could have serious consequences.
