Jessie Wallace is moving her new lover into her East London home.

The EastEnders actress is dating market trader Mark Stannett, dubbed her "real-life Alfie Moon".

A friend told The People, "Jessie and Mark can't see enough of each other at the moment. It's no secret that Jessie has had a rough time with the blokes in her life but this time it is definitely different.

"Mark is such a caring, down-to-earth guy and it's easy to see why Jessie has fallen for him hook, line and sinker.

"He oozes the stability that she needs in her life. But he's not just about stability - he's a lot more than that. The chemistry between them is unreal.

"It's very passionate and they can't keep their hands off each other. It's fabulous to see her so happy again."