Soaps

'Enders actresses want Essex pairing

Published Monday, Feb 7 2011, 10:02 GMT | By Daniel Kilkelly

Cheryl Fergison has admitted that EastEnders' female cast members are keen for an on-screen romance with David Essex.

Last month, it was announced that Essex had landed the role of Alfie Moon's charismatic uncle Eddie on the Walford show.

Speaking to Inside Soap, Fergison (Heather Trott) confessed that she and co-star Linda Henry (Shirley Carter) are among those who are eager to land a love storyline with the new recruit.

Fergison explained: "Linda and others have put in their bids, but I think bosses should give him to Heather!"

Eddie's arrival in Walford will mark the beginning of a new era for the Moon clan as he descends on Albert Square with his children in tow.

His son Michael (Steve John Shepherd) is already appearing on screen and the pair's fractured relationship will be explored in the months ahead.

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