Vincent Hubbard is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Richard Blackwood.

[1] He was introduced by executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins during the show's 30th anniversary celebrations, and was later revealed to be the husband of Kim Fox (Tameka Empson).

[2] Blackwood praised bosses for the character of Vincent, stating he knew that his portrayal would surprise viewers given his comedy background.

[3] He is described on the BBC website as a smooth operator, whose easy charm and quick wittedness covers a steely, ruthless streak and a reputation as a bit of a bad boy.

During the wedding reception of Ian (Adam Woodyatt) and Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), Denise Fox (Diane Parish) mocks her sister Kim Fox's (Tameka Empson) relationship with Vincent, her husband, as she goes into premature labour with his child.

He reminds her of the times they spent with each other when he owned a bar and attempts to romance her, but she quickly informs him that she is married to Charlie Cotton (Declan Bennett).

He leaves, and Ronnie later explains to her sister, Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), that she and Vincent were in a relationship before they left for Ibiza.

Vincent visits Kim, who reveals what she saw him getting up to at his flat and he explained that he was helping a victim of a mugging, giving her a news article stating he'd saved the man's life.

Whilst in Albert Square, Vincent decides to pay a visit to his foster sister, Donna Yates (Lisa Hammond), and reveals to her that he is Pearl's father, leaving her shocked as she did not see Kim as his type.

Following their conversation, he decides he wants to repair his marriage with Kim for the sake of their baby, but is thrown when Ronnie requests him to find some way of preventing a drug dealer from testifying against her former grandmother-in-law Dot Branning (June Brown) during her murder trial, which he refuses.

He later approaches Phil after finding out he was the cause of his arrest and blackmails him, threatening to reveal Ronnie as Carl's murderer if he does not hand The Albert over to him.

Phil's wife Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) disapproves of this, and she and Vincent are forced to share the business.

When Pearl is found at the community centre, Vincent pretends to end the hostilities, but attempts to strangle Phil in his home the following night.

As Patrick tries to call the police, Claudette tries to snatch the phone off him, but falls down the basement stairs, hitting her head on a brick.

However, unknown to Vincent and Patrick, it is revealed Claudette is alive when she arrives in hospital brought in by paramedics after she was found by the side of a road.

Vincent walks in on Donna asking Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) to father her baby and expresses his concerns.

Initially he is shocked by the idea and says no but after realising he can give Donna the thing she most wants in the world and can make her happy, he agrees, angering Kim.

Vincent is distraught when he learns that Ronnie has died after drowning on her wedding day to Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and confides in Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) about his feelings of her death.

However, when she suffers a miscarriage, Vincent tries to back out of the job but changes his mind when Aidan threatens to harm Pearl.

Phil and Vincent are unimpressed to learn that Aidan has also hired Mick and Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters).

Kim is horrified to discover that Vincent has missed a mortgage payment and Aidan tells him he wants The Albert sold by the next day.

Vincent plans to sell his car but it is damaged in a hit-and-run; he visits a police officer saying he will exchange information on the heist for money.

The officer says there has been no report of a heist but Luke Browning's (Adam Astill) body has been found and tells Vincent to find evidence that Phil was involved.

Thinking that Vincent is nearby, Kim comes across a children's entertainer (Delroy Atkinson) who identifies himself as Vince.

[6] Commenting on his role, Blackwood said: "I [want to] thank Dominic [Treadwell-Collins] and Julia [Crampsie] for giving me this amazing opportunity.

"[8] Treadwell-Collins said that Blackwood would bring "warmth, humour and energy, which will add so many layers to this 21st century EastEnders villain.

"[11] Vincent's relationship with Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack) was alluded to during his first screen appearance after he visited her whilst she was in a coma.

His relationship with the two characters added to the contrast of his dark and light personality, which was made clear following his original appearances.

[13] Ryan Love from Digital Spy said that Vincent's backstory with Ronnie and Kim has been a "fascinating introduction", adding that "two separate characters are now linked and both under very different circumstances.

"[14] He went on to say that "[the show] clearly has big plans for Vincent, and I for one can't bloody (sic) wait to see what these are after one of the most intriguing, slow-burn entrances in a long time.