EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has claimed that the show's producers should introduce a hunky boyfriend for her character.

The actress confirmed that she is keen for Janine Butcher to return to her maneating ways over the coming months.

Asked if there is romance in store for Janine this year, Brooks replied: "I hope so. I think we should have a big casting call with lots of handsome men and bring in somebody new!"

She added: "Janine's got a healthy appetite as a maneater!"

The soap's executive producer Diederick Santer recently admitted that there is a hole in Albert Square's "hunk stakes" following the departure of Rob Kazinsky, who played Sean Slater.