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Jessie Wallace wants more stage roles

12 October 2009 7:26 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Former EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has admitted that she is keen to secure more stage roles over the coming years. The actress, who is best known for playing Walford's Kat Slater, has been appearing in a touring production of the musical Stepping Out in recent weeks. Discussing the experience in an interview with Edp 24, Wallace explained: "It's a clever piece of comedy. Hopefully this will lead to other stuff. I'm comfortable doing comedy. It's come together really nicely. It's a feel-good show." Asked which part she (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Jessie Wallace: 'I miss playing Kat'

10 October 2009 7:16 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Jessie Wallace has admitted that she misses her EastEnders character Kat Moon. However, in an interview with This Is Lancashire, the actress said that she has no immediate plans to return to the soap. She stated: "I left four years ago now and people are constantly asking me if I'm going back. "I've done a lot since but I do miss her. Other people tell me they miss her too. She was a great character to play and I do miss working with Mo because I love her dearly. "I don't have any plans as yet to go (more) »

- By Rebecca Routledge

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Wallace hits back at 'Strictly' jibes

21 September 2009 4:24 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Jessie Wallace has slammed the "spiteful" weight jibes she endured during her stint on Strictly Come Dancing. The former EastEnders actress admitted that she was mortified when the show's host Bruce Forsyth introduced her as "Jelly Wallace" in one live episode last year. Wallace has since lost two stone with an intensive diet and exercise regime, dropping from a size 14 to a size 8. Reflecting on her Strictly experience, the star told Celebs On Sunday: "There's only so much I can take. When I did Strictly, the word 'jelly' was said instead of my name and I don't think it was an accident. "It's spiteful. I've had the p*ss taken out (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Jessie Wallace gets fat suit for role

4 September 2009 2:01 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Jessie Wallace has revealed that she needs a fat suit for her current theatre role. The former EastEnders actress lost two stone with an intensive exercise regime after landing the part of hefty Sylvia in the musical Stepping Out earlier this year. Rehearsals for the touring production finally began last month and the 37-year-old is said to have "stunned" her co-stars with her new look. Wallace told The Mirror: "When I got the role I was still overweight and the character Sylvia is always going on about her weight. "They realised I'd (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Wallace reveals 'Enders frustration

26 August 2009 3:31 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Former EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has admitted that she wasn't always satisfied with her performances on the soap. The actress, who played Kat Slater from 2000 to 2005, claimed that her scenes had room for improvement due to a lack of rehearsal time at the show. Wallace is currently preparing for a role in a new touring production of Stepping Out and revealed that the commitment required provides a contrast to her old life in Walford. Speaking to the Croydon Guardian, she explained: "First and foremost I am not used to rehearsals as there were none in EastEnders. We used to film four episodes a week and (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Wallace upset by 'beer barrel' tummy

7 July 2009 3:21 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Jessie Wallace has lost two stone after going on an intense six-week diet and exercise regime. The ex-EastEnders star told Reveal that she wanted to make a change after watching herself on BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing. Wallace, who described herself as a "big bear", said that she had struggled to give up chocolate and alcohol, but added: "I'm actually beginning to see a little bit of (more) »

- By Rebecca Davies

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'Soap's Greatest' lineup revealed

22 June 2009 4:02 PM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Inside Soap magazine has revealed soapland's most-loved lineup of characters. After a 10-week vote, Britain's favourite fictional drama queen, villain, landlady and bitch, among others, have been named, with EastEnders taking the top spot in half of the categories. Coronation Street have four favourites and Hollyoaks one. ITV rural drama Emmerdale, however, failed to top the votes in any category. Walford's Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) was honoured as soap's greatest ever matriarch, while her son Grant (Ross Kemp) topped the 'leading man' poll. Loudmouth Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) took the 'drama queen' accolade, and the 'greatest gossip' title was won by Dot Cotton (June Brown). Albert Square's dearly departed canine companion Wellard took the pet prize. Speaking of her character's (more) »

- By Kris Green

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Ryan: 'Enders was a great foundation'

9 April 2009 7:02 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Former EastEnders actress Michelle Ryan has described her stint with the BBC soap as a "great foundation" but reaffirmed that she has no plans to return. The 24-year-old, who played the role of Zoe Slater for five years, quit the Walford-based soap in 2005 'out of boredom'. It was recently reported that Ryan's screen mother Jessie Wallace (Kat Slater) is eyeing up a potential return to Albert Square, while earlier this week, producers announced that Danniella Westbrook is to make a shock comeback to the soap in the summer as Sam Mitchell. Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson), Sid Owen (Ricky Butcher) and Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher) have also made returns to the programme over the last year. However, despite the influx of past characters returning to the show, Ryan is adamant that she won't make a comeback herself. Speaking (more) »

- By Kris Green

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Wallace 'ready for Walford comeback'

29 March 2009 1:15 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Jessie Wallace has decided that she wants to reprise her role as EastEnders favourite Kat Slater, a report claims. The actress played the Queen Vic barmaid between 2000 and 2005 before leaving to pursue other projects. She has since appeared in BBC dramas The Dinner Party and A Class Apart, as well as ITV1's Wild At Heart and reality show Strictly Come Dancing. An insider told the Sunday Mirror: "Jessie is very excited about playing Kat again. She's (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Jessie Wallace splits from fiancé

22 March 2009 2:47 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Jessie Wallace has dumped her fiancé Tommy O'Neill, according to a report. The 37-year-old actress started dating O'Neill, 25, in 2007 and had planned to tie the knot with the aspiring actor later this year. However, speaking to the News Of The World yesterday, O'Neill confirmed: "We're not together no more. That's all I can say." Friends of Wallace, who has three-year-old daughter Tallulah from a previous relationship, have claimed that the 12-year age difference between the pair took its toll in recent months. One source (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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