Denise Van Outen to join EastEnders cast with promise to 'send sparks flying'
Denise Van Outen is set to make her debut in EastEnders' Albert Square this Spring.
The 40-year-old actress will appear in a guest role which will see her character "send sparks flying" after a romantic encounter with one of the soap's leading male characters.
Van Outen - who narrates ITV 2 show The Only Way is Essex - confirmed the news on Sunday.
She said: "I'm really excited to be joining EastEnders as I've been a fan of the series for years.
"2015 marks the show's 30th anniversary, so it feels even more special to be part of this year's celebration."
The soap's executive producer, Dominic Treadwell-Collins, said of the star: "It was only a matter of time before Denise Van Outen walked onto the Square.
"We cannot wait to have Denise join us for a few episodes, where she will definitely make her presence felt."
EastEnders will mark it's 30th anniversary this month with a live episode during a "week of revelations" which will see Lucy Beale's killer revealed after nearly a year since the murder of her character.
