We don’t mean to alarm you but somehow it’s been a whopping 18 (yes, EIGHTEEN) years since Tracy Beaker first hit our screens.
Sure, we’re all grown up now but we’re still as obsessed with the show as we were in the early Noughties – especially after Dani Harmer reprised her iconic role for new spin-off show My Mum Tracy Beaker.
But while Dani is still instantly recognisable as the Dumping Ground legend, we were SHOOK to discover one of the stars of the classic CBBC series has undergone quite the transformation.
Bouncer Plakova was best known as one half of a lovable double act with his younger brother Lol but, almost two decades on, the actor that played him, Ben Hanson, looks like a completely different person.
Although he’s done some presenting and pantomime work since his stint on the show, Ben, has been focused on his fitness journey in recent years and even qualified as a personal trainer.
Not to mention, he’s HELLA ripped.
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1 of 16Dani Harmer as Tracy Beaker
Dani Harmer played the iconic role of Tracy Beaker in The Story of Tracy Beaker, Tracy Beaker Returns and Tracy Beaker Survival Filed from 2002 all the way up until 2012.
2 of 16Dani Harmer now
After Tracy Beaker, Dani went on to star in several other TV's as well as her own CBBC show Dani's House, which was followed by Dani's Castle in 2013. In 2012 she came 4th on Strictly Come Dancing. Dani gave birth to her daughter, Avarie-Belle Betsy Rachel Brough, in June 2016.
3 of 16Lisa Coleman as Cam Lawson
Poor Cam had a bit of a tough time constantly being told to 'bog off' by a moody Tracy. Eventually, Tracy realised Cam's heart was in the right place and Cam became Tracy's foster mum.
4 of 16Lisa Coleman now
As well as reprising her role as Cam in Tracy Beaker Survival Files, Lisa as went on to star in other shows such as Hollyoaks, Casualty and EastEnders.
5 of 16Montanna Thomson as Justine Littlewood
Montanna played Dumping Ground resident and Tracy's frenemy Justine Littlewood. She originally auditioned for the lead role of Tracy, but it was decided she was a better fit as feisty Justine.
6 of 16Montanna Thompson now
Montanna also appeared in TV shows such as Casualty, Sugar Rush, The Last Detective and Doctors. In 2017 she gave birth to a baby boy.
7 of 16Nisha Nayar as Elaine Boyak aka Elaine the Pain
Social worker Elaine got a lot of stick from Tracy and the rest of the kids at the dumping ground, but let's be honest she was bit of a pain, wasn't she?
8 of 16Nisha Nayar now
Following her role as Elaine the Pain (she'll never shake that name, tbh), Nisha appeared in episodes of Doctor Who, The Bill and Doctors.
9 of 16Clive Rowe as Duke Ellington
Duke was a care-worker at the Dumping Ground and responsible for cooking up a storm for the kids. He had a somewhat strained working relationship with Elaine the Pain.
10 of 16Clive Rowe now
Clive has also starred in episodes of Doctor Who and even landed a small role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. He's appeared in several West End theatre productions and is a regular on the pantomime circuit.
11 of 16Darragh Mortell as Crash
Tracy and Liam aka Crash didn't get off to the best of starts in The Story of Tracy Beaker but later became one of her best friends in the Dumping Ground.
12 of 16Darragh Mortell now
Darragh joined Dani Harmer in her CBBC show Dani's House. He also stared in Casualty and Hollyoaks. As well as acting, Darragh is a 'TV writer and visual story teller' according to his Twitter bio.
13 of 16Craig Roberts as Rio Wellard
14 of 16Craig Roberts
From The Dumping Ground to Hollywood, Craig has gone on to star in a number of films including Submarine in 2010, as well as 22 Jump Street and the film version of John Niven's Kill Your Friends.
15 of 16Rochelle Gadd as Adele Azupadi
Adele was the It girl of the Dumping Ground and oldest member of the squad. She appeared on the show for series one and two.
16 of 16Rochelle Gadd now
Rochelle played Olivia Johnson in Hollyoaks
Ben, now 35, shares regular updates about his body transformation on Instagram and recently posted a before and after photo to show how far he’s come in just three years.
Alongside the snap, he wrote, “Transformation Tuesday... 3 years difference, less sunburn and a ton more focus. Bring back the sun and outdoor training... 💪🏼☀️🏋🏻♂.
“My results come from being consistent with my training and my nutrition. I'm so proud of my journey so far but I have some serious work to from Xmas....”
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Ben previously admitted, “My body shape is an ongoing battle,” but is keen to help others after achieving “the best shape of [his] life”.
"If you want any help, assistance or advice please just reach out,” he told his followers.
“I can honestly say I have never felt better and will continue the progression because that is what it's all about, progress not perfection."
He’s even still friends with former co-star Chelsie Padley, who played Tracy Beaker’s former BFF Louise Goven and is a fellow fitness fanatic.
During the first lockdown, Ben shared a snap of him and Chelsie posing and wrote, “Missing the gym but missing my gym buddy, kicking my ass more...."