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Former Footballers' Wives and Strictly Come Dancing star Zoe Lucker has joined the cast of EastEnders as a new love interest for Max Branning.

The 35-year-old mother-of-one, who played glamourous superbitch Tanya Turner in the ITV football drama, takes on the role of "dynamic and assured" businesswoman Vanessa and immediately attracts the attention of ladies' man Max.

When Vanessa stops by the car lot to do business with Max (Jake Wood), there's an immediate chemistry between the pair and it looks like Max has finally met his match - but it's clear that all is not what it seems.

Speaking of her casting, Lucker said: "I'm a huge fan of the show and I'm really looking forward to working closely with Jake Wood. I've heard fantastic things about the show though friends like Kacey Ainsworth and Natalie Cassidy, so I can't wait to get started."

Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood added: "Zoe Lucker is absolutely perfect for the role of Vanessa. The character is a strong confident force of nature who will play Max at his own game. I can't wait to see Zoe come face to face with Jake Wood on screen."

Lucker is Kirkwood's third signing since taking office at the Albert Square soap earlier this year, having successfully lured Jessie Wallace and Shane Ritchie back to the show as favourites Kat and Alfie Moon.

Lucker begins filming her initial short stint at the soap's home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire within the next couple of months and will make her screen debut in the summer.

Her other screen credits include Coronation Street, Holby City, sister show HolbyBlue and Bad Girls.

Source: DS

bbfan1991

20-03-2010 10:10 PM

Can't wait I like Zoe but Max can't keep it in his pants lol:D.. I suspect this means Tanya's boyfriend Greg will be coming back with her when she returns so both are in relationships until the complications and of course they end up back together again.

I'm not keen on Tanya much, tbh I liked her until they changed her character by burying Max alive:rolleyes:, hope this time is different and that she takes Stacey under her wing;).

Callum

20-03-2010 10:12 PM

I love Zoe too, I can see her fitting in really well on EE. I sort of imagine her as a Sharon Watts type of character.

bbfan1991

20-03-2010 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum (Post 3105496)

I love Zoe too, I can see her fitting in really well on EE. I sort of imagine her as a Sharon Watts type of character.

Definetly but a more bitchy character.. however no-one will ever beat Tanya Turner on FW:D.

Zoe is from Yorkshire:shocked:, couldn't tell that at first from her accent.

Jords

20-03-2010 10:32 PM

I loved Footballers' Wives!

bbfan1991

20-03-2010 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jords (Post 3105591)

I loved Footballers' Wives!

Me too I loved it when Tanya and Conrad shagged on the plane:joker:, the nurse storyline with Dunckley was cringey:shocked:. Jason dying was like OMG lol and especially when it was Chardonnay who done it then she died:bawling:.

Patrick

20-03-2010 11:17 PM

meh This Zoe seems boring tbh.

I cant see this rumour about 'Stax' getting back together, is going to happen now FFS.

I was speaking to my mate earlier about how April 1st is when Jack is shot, and she was like saying 'Yeah but he wont die right?' and I said that they are leaving us wondering if he pulls through..

So we dont even know if Jack survives on April, I personally think he will die as there is a new producer and Brian could be aiming to axe Jack.. and this could be his way to do it :(

I really like Jack, and will be pissed off if Brian axes him.

I loved Footballers Wives too lol
I remember this scene were the girl came in with a Shot Gun? And she was like a mess.. it was quite scary tbh

bbfan1991

21-03-2010 12:23 AM

Patrick good news.. Jack survives;).

Enid	21-03-2010 12:29 AM

I LOVE Zoe Lucker!

Patrick

21-03-2010 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bbfan1991 (Post 3106096)

Patrick good news.. Jack survives;).

You should of put it on Spoiler :p

Lol nah its fine, im glad you told me.
How do you know he survives? :D

Brian hasnt done anything to upset me then as of yet then if Jack stays.. missing Diedrick but meh :joker:

bbfan1991

21-03-2010 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick (Post 3106119)

I've seen the spoilers, he's talking to Ronnie once he wakes up from his coma:laugh2:.

BK taking over has come at the right time.. DS will do well elsehwere but he's left the show in such a good state that it can only be improved more now.. just need him to bring back Grant, Sean and Sharon first;).

Ruth*Star

21-03-2010 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jords (Post 3105591)

I loved Footballers' Wives!

Me too. I adored thats show. so sad when it was cancelled.

Really excited at the prospect of her joining EE :D

bbfan1991

21-03-2010 05:02 PM

In the News of the world it says that Bryan Kirkwood is planning to get rid of at least 12 people.
Hes planning on getting rid of some of the older actors and the people that have made a comeback.

What a bunch of rubbish.. think it's not true:rolleyes:.

Ruth*Star

21-03-2010 05:24 PM

I don't think its true either. probably based of the fact that the Hollyoaks guy did a load of axings.

Stacey.

21-03-2010 05:32 PM

Woo! i love Jack :D

bbfan1991

22-03-2010 02:13 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastender...nd-lacey.shtml

Lacey Turner and Jake Wood video:).

Enid	22-03-2010 02:24 PM

There wasn't an EE ep on Friday was there? Couldn't see one on iPlayer. I assume it's because of sport relief.

Iceman

22-03-2010 03:04 PM

no it wasnt on enid! (at least i dont think it was)

bbfan1991

22-03-2010 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Schumacher (Post 3109644)

no it wasnt on enid! (at least i dont think it was)

You're right there was no episode:D.

Stacey back this week woo hoo:blush::hugesmile:.

bbfan1991

22-03-2010 07:30 PM

Aww poor Ronnie at the end.. Phil is intimidating:shocked:. Can't stand Danny and Roxy, this business woman thing of Roxy is so going to fail and Danny will con her big time:joker:.

Liked seeing a bit more of Charlie in tonights episode, wish they would give him some more storylines:thumbs:.

Patrick

22-03-2010 07:32 PM

Amazing Episode tonight.

This week is going to be so *****ing epic for Eastenders.

Firewire

22-03-2010 07:32 PM

Can't wait until Friday!

Patrick

22-03-2010 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bbfan1991 (Post 3110540)

Agree, I do like how Roxy is like the richest girl on the square now and everyone goes to her for Money but I liked her better as a Party Girl its now getting to the point were im starting to love Ronnie more than Roxy and I use to hate Ronnie.

Ben makes me cringe when hes on the TV trying to act cool lol

I love Charlie hes a legend, I LOLed on Thursday with Big Mo in the race :joker:

Mo: Billy if I dont make it theres a few things..
Billy: Mo not now we have to listen this is about to start!
Mo: Tell Charlie he can have everything
Billy: Mo what are you bleedin on about?
Mo: Except for CDs under the stairs, they've to go to Fat Elvis.
Billy: Shut it Mo-
Women: GO!

:joker:

They should show Mo and Charlie more lol

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