Former Footballers’ star Zoe Lucker joins EastEnders

Zoe Lucker (35), former Footballers’ Wives and Strictly Come Dancing star, has joined the cast of EastEnders as a new love interest for Max Branning.

Zoe Lucker, who played glamourous superbitch Tanya Turner in the ITV football drama, takes on the role of dynamic and assured businesswoman Vanessa & immediately attracts the attention of ladies’ man Max (Jake Wood).

“I am a huge fan of the show and I am 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,” Lucker said.

Bryan Kirkwood (Executive producer) 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.”

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