Walford star keeps holiday top secret

EastEnders star Jo Joyner has revealed that she is desperate to keep details of her summer holiday under wraps.

The 31-year-old actress, who plays Tanya Branning on the BBC One soap, admitted that she dreads facing unwanted attention from photographers when she is having fun on the beach.

Speaking to We Love Telly! magazine, she explained: "I try not to tell anyone where I'm going for my summer holiday to avoid being snapped by the paparazzi.

"There's nothing worse than being caught by the cameras when you're trying to enjoy your holiday. When I'm away from EastEnders, I like to stay out of the limelight."

She added: "I love going down to the beach and having a laugh in the water with friends and family. I also love to go snorkelling."

Joyner has previously described fame as a "necessary evil", commenting: "It's not a side that I enjoy - it makes me very shy - but a lot of people do enjoy it."