Ex 'Hollyoaks' star moving to Albert Square?

Former Hollyoaks actress Jodi Albert is apparently "in negotiations" to join the cast of EastEnders.

The 21-year-old quit the Chester-based soap last year to pursue a movie career and spend more time with fiancé Kian Egan. Now she's said to be considering a return to soapland with a move to Walford.

"EastEnders has always boasted a young central female character with the X-factor," a source told the Daily Star. "It's a tradition started long before Coronation Street picked up on the idea. Producers are looking for someone to follow in the footsteps of Mel Healy, Tiffany Mitchell and Bianca Jackson.

"They want a young, sexy and sassy girl who can carry some explosive storylines - and Jodi really impressed them in Hollyoaks."