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EastEnders bosses have denied claims that Denise Van Outen is in talks to join the soap.
A report in The Mirror today (May 23) suggests that the actress is being lined up to play a glamorous new landlady for the Queen Vic.
However, an EastEnders spokesperson this morning told Digital Spy that there is "absolutely no truth" in the rumours.
Van Outen has often been linked to EastEnders over the years, and has always said that she is open to the idea of joining Walford.
Speaking last year, she explained: "I'd never rule it out, I'd love to do it [and] pull a few pints! You never know, if they'd have me!"
Van Outen is currently hosting a weekly radio show on Magic each Saturday.
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EastEnders star Gillian Wright has revealed that she would love her character Jean Slater to be reunited with her daughter Stacey.
Stacey left Walford two and a half years ago in a desperate attempt to cover up the murder of Archie Mitchell.
However, Wright believes there is unfinished business between Jean and her daughter.
Speaking to Inside Soap, she said: "I'd love for Jean to be reunited with her daughter Stacey and her granddaughter Lily, even if it were just for one day.
"Lacey [Turner] and I are still in touch, and as actresses we have a very special relationship.
"It all ended very suddenly with Stacey's hasty exit, so I think there's a lot more to be explored between her and Jean."
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The family of former EastEnders actor Paul Bhattacharjee have appealed for help in the search to find him after he went missing last week.
It is thought that the actor, who played the role of Masood's brother Inzamam in the BBC soap on and off from 2008 until 2010, went missing after leaving the Royal Court Theatre last week.
Paul Bhattacharjee
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Paul Bhattacharjee
The Evening Standard quotes Bhattacharjee's son as saying: "Dad, wherever you are please, please get in contact. We want to know that you are okay and if anyone has seen or heard from him in the last few days please get in contact.
"Please, we are just worried sick. It's completely out of character. He was doing well in his career and everything seemed to be going okay. I just don't know what has happened."
Stephen Fry took to Twitter to rally support to find the actor, retweeting a post from actress Natalie Dew, which read: "Please read and RT. A wonderful actor and lovely man has gone missing.
The actor has also had roles in James Bond and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Anyone with information on Paul's whereabouts is urged to call the police non-emergency line on 101 or Missing People on 116 000.
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Former EastEnders actor Paul Bhattacharjee has been found dead.
Bhattacharjee - who played the role of Masood's brother Inzamam in the BBC soap on and off from 2008 until 2010 - went missing last week, with his family appealing for help in the search to find him.
He had last been seen on July 10, leaving rehearsals at the Royal Court Theatre in London's Sloane Square and heading towards a Tube station. Friends said that he seemed in a good mood, and he sent a text message to his girlfriend later that evening.
Scotland Yard was informed this morning (July 17) by officers in Sussex that the body of a man matching Bhattacharjee's description had been found last Friday (July 12) near cliffs at Splash Point in Seaford, East Sussex.
The body has now been formally identified and his next of kin informed. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Those appealing for help to find Bhattacharjee - who also had roles in Casino Royale and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - included Stephen Fry, who had retweeted a post from actress Natalie Dew stating: "Please read and RT. A wonderful actor and lovely man has gone missing."
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EastEnders star Laila Morse has been declared as bankrupt.
The actress, who has played Mo Harris in the soap since 2000, filed a petition under both her stage name and real name - Maureen Bass - earlier this month.
Morse opened up previous money worries in her autobiography Just A Mo and discussed her tough battle to help her son Gerry who had a long-term addiction to heroin.
The bankruptcy order was issued on August 9, with the legal announcement printed in The London Gazette last week.
Morse's EastEnders contract was not renewed last year, and she now only appears in the soap as a guest character.
Former EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon was also declared as bankrupt back in February.
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EastEnders star Laila Morse has been declared as bankrupt.
The actress, who has played Mo Harris in the soap since 2000, filed a petition under both her stage name and real name - Maureen Bass - earlier this month.
Morse opened up previous money worries in her autobiography Just A Mo and discussed her tough battle to help her son Gerry who had a long-term addiction to heroin.
The bankruptcy order was issued on August 9, with the legal announcement printed in The London Gazette last week.
Morse's EastEnders contract was not renewed last year, and she now only appears in the soap as a guest character.
Former EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon was also declared as bankrupt back in February.
Off Topic Fanatic 2017
Gutted that Mo is now only a guest character,Spoiler:
I read in The Sun that Laila Morse was on £80,000 a year at EastEnders. I thought it'd have been more than that, given the salaries that some of the actors are on, her popularity and how long she has been in it.
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It's been nearly three years since Thomas Law made his departure as Peter Beale in EastEnders, but life away from soapland has been far from quiet for him as he has worked on stage, film and music projects.
Most recently, the 20-year-old has appeared in science-fiction comedy movie The World's End among a cast which included Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Martin Freeman.
Digital Spy caught up with Thomas this week to hear about life after EastEnders and his future career plans.
What have you been up to since leaving EastEnders?
"The past three years have been really exciting, and very varied. I've worked with some incredible people in theatre, television and film as well as developing my music with my band, but the highlight has to be working with Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and [director] Edgar Wright on The World's End."
How did the film role come about?
"I play the younger version of Simon Pegg's character Gary King. The audition process was unlike anything I've been through before. The scripts were obviously highly confidential, so there was a lot of improvisation during the casting session with the boys who play the young Nick Frost, Eddie Marsan, Paddy Considine and Martin Freeman.
"I had to go through a nerve wracking three rounds of auditions, but I was absolutely thrilled when I finally got the call from my agent to say I landed the part. It was definitely worth it!"
As it was quite different from the work you've done in the past, was it a good learning experience?
"Being surrounded by actors and a director of that level was an amazing experience, and I learned so much from the process. We had a lot of fun on the shoot, running round the pubs of Newton Haven with the likes of Simon and Nick, but when it's time to work they really knuckle down and you understand how carefully crafted everything is, even when they look like they're just having a laugh."
For those who don't know, what is the film about and how does your character fit into it?
"Gary King is a young lad who has just finished his exams and sets himself the challenge of completing an epic pub crawl called The Golden Mile with his four best mates. Needless to say the night doesn't go as planned!
"20 years later that evening is still the highlight of Gary's life, even though the rest of his friends have moved on and made proper lives for themselves, so he rounds up the old gang and convinces them to tackle the Golden Mile once again, and finish it this time."
What kind of feedback have you had for the film? Have your fans been pleased to see you on screen again?
"The feedback and reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, and I've had such a great response from fans through Twitter. I was such a big fan of Simon, Nick and Edgar before being part of the film so I felt pretty confident that it would come out well, but the final cut was better than I could have imagined."
Are you hoping that The World's End will open the door for you to appear in more film projects?
"Absolutely. Things are already looking pretty exciting and there are various projects kicking around at the moment. I've no doubt that being a part of The World's End has helped with that and I am really looking forward to the next project."
We know that you're also passionate about singing. Is this just a hobby, or is it something that you're pursuing more seriously as a career?
"I love singing and playing with my band, and have performed in musicals on stage. At the moment that's on the back-burner, but if there was ever an opportunity to do that professionally alongside the acting, then I'd definitely look into that. It's a shame that it's not more common over here, as it seems to be quite popular to do both in the States."
You also did a production of Peter Pan in late 2010. Would you be up for doing more theatre and stage work?
"Yes, definitely. Peter Pan was such a fantastic experience - it can be pretty nerve-wracking being in front of a live audience, but it gives you such a buzz. I'd love the opportunity to get my teeth into some more theatre."
After being in one of Britain's biggest soaps, do people still recognise you for your role as Peter Beale?
"Yes, and I've always found that funny. As a soap star you end up being brought into people's living room so they come to feel they know you. So at times their reaction to seeing you on the street can be like bumping into a friend - it's surprising but familiar!"
Your EastEnders exit surprised many fans at the time. Was it your choice to leave, or did the producers decide to write out Peter?
"It was a mutual decision. I felt it was time to move on and develop my career in other directions, and they agreed that the character had run its course for the time being."
Three years on, EastEnders have brought back Peter with a new actor in the role. Was any approach made for you to come back?
"There was some discussion about it, but we felt it just wasn't the right time for me to go back."
Is your time at EastEnders something you still look back fondly on, and do you ever catch up with the show?
"Of course - EastEnders completely changed my life and I made some brilliant friends. I don't have much time to watch television at the moment, but I do like to check in on the show from time to time and see how everyone's doing, and I always watch out to see how they do at the awards. It has been a huge part of my life and I am very grateful to have been part of such an influential show."
Recently we've seen a lot of actors go from one soap to another. Would you consider being in a soap again?
"If the opportunity came up I'd definitely consider it. Working on a soap is a really fun experience – it's so fast paced compared to other types of filming, and being on set day in, day out creates a real family atmosphere. So I can understand why actors move from one soap to another - it's a great way of getting consistent work."
We noticed on Twitter that you took part in some charity football recently, so is this also something you'd like to do more of?
"Yes I love football, and I've been playing a lot recently for a charity called 'Once Upon A Smile' which was started in 2010 by Danny Miller and Daniel Jillings. We play all over the place against other teams willing to help raise money for charity. I'm also a keen golfer - I'm actually much better at that than football! So I'm fortunate to play a lot of golf for a charity called Sparks."
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EastEnders star Scott Maslen has reportedly made plans to move to Hollywood.
The soap actor has allegedly set up meetings with film bosses to embark on an action movie career, according to The Mirror.
Maslen will leave the BBC One soap as Jack Branning after six years in the coming weeks.
He is said to have worked with celebrity fitness expert Jon Trevor in order to get into shape for upcoming auditions in Los Angeles.
He also reportedly has signed with a US agent, and will move there permanently with his family if he manages to get roles.
Scott Maslen has filmed his final scenes in EastEnders, and will remain on the soap for the next five weeks.
Maslen has won the 'Sexiest Male' prize at the British Soap Awards for the past four years. He was also named 'Best Actor' at the ceremony in 2010.
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