The writers of EastEnders have created a new gay character to join the soap in the New Year, it has been revealed.
Jane Beale's gay brother will turn up in Albert Square and stir up some trouble with the Walford residents.
A source said: "The bosses at EastEnders have seen how well Antony Cotton does as Sean in Corrie. He's become incredibly popular with viewers so they've decided it's time to have a gay character of their own.
"However, he's not going to be as camp as Sean. This guy's going to be very suave and a real charmer."
Previously the soap has had regular gay characters in the form of Colin and Barry, as well as Tony and Simon and Doctor Fonseca.