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Where are the cast of Bad Education now ahead of epic BBC reunion?

IT'S been a whopping ten years since Bad Education first graced our screens and we were introduced to childish teacher Alfie Wickers.

In August 2012, Jack Whitehall's self-penned series hit the screens, and it went on to launch a number of young actors' careers.

It's been a decade since Bad Education was first aired
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It's been a decade since Bad Education was first airedCredit: BBC

Now, a decade on, the Abbey Grove gang are coming back together for a special reunion episode.

It will air on BBC Three, 9pm on December 15, 2022, and will see Mr Wickers reunited with his beloved Class K one last time.

The original three seasons featured a number of child and teen actors, but what have they gone on to do since..?

Here's all you need to know about the cast of Bad Education.

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Layton Williams - Stephen

Layton has gone on to achieve huge things
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Layton has gone on to achieve huge thingsCredit: Photo by Piers/Rex Features

Since his time on the show, Layton has gone to become a huge name in musicals.

He was casted as Jamie in the West End musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie, going on to tour the UK in the role too.

The musical then went on to tour across the US, with Layton staying in the titular role.

Layton was cast as a judge for ITV's one-off special, Queens for the Night.

He judged alongside Rob Beckett, Melanie C, and Courtney Act.

Nikki Runeckles - Chantelle

Nikki played Chantelle in the series
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Nikki played Chantelle in the seriesCredit: BBC/Instagram

Nikki played sassy schoolgirl Chantelle in the series, and she and Stephen (Layton Williams) were an iconic duo.

Since her time on Bad Education ended, Nikki hasn't done much acting, though she is said to be preparing for her retun.

In July 2020 she posted a set of new acting headshots, and still has "actor" in her Instagram bio.

Now aged 31, Nikki has settled down and has a few children of her own.

Charlie Wernham - Mitchell

Charlie is good pals with co-star Jack Whitehall nowadays
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Charlie is good pals with co-star Jack Whitehall nowadaysCredit: BBC/Instagram

Class clown Mitchell was one of the most outspoken character on the show, played by Charlie Wernham.

A decade on, Charlie is not only returning for the special reunion episode, but is reprising his role as Mitchell for the new season of Bad Eduction, where he comes back as a teacher.

He's acted in his fair share of soaps, picking up the role of Robbie Roscoe in Hollyoaks as well as Aaron Monroe in EastEnders.

Charlie is pretty loved up and settled down - he and other half Emma wed in summer 2022.

He's also great pals with Jack Whitehall, and they're often pictured hanging out together.

Weruche Opia - Cleo

Weruche has gone on to big things since playing Cleo
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Weruche has gone on to big things since playing CleoCredit: BBC/Instagram

Weruche Opia is also returning for the special episode of Bad Education, as no-nonsense character Cleo.

The now 35-year-old actress has gone on to big things since the BBC3 show, most notably being nominated for a BAFTA for her performance in I May Destroy You.

She also appeared in the ITV thriller Our House in 2022, and has founded her own clothing brand Jesus Junkie Clothing.

Kae Alexander - Jing

Jin actress Kae looks entirely different nowadays
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Jin actress Kae looks entirely different nowadaysCredit: BBC

Kae Alexander is entirely unrecognisable nowadays, and is a far way away from playing goody two-shoes Jing.

She's racked up endless TV and film roles since her time on Bad Education.

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From Pramface, House of Anubis and medical drama Doctors to Fleabag and even Game of Thrones, her resume is impressive.

In 2019, Kae played Ini in Malificent: Mistress of Evil and played lead role Min Farshaw in Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time.

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