Gillian Wright wants 'Enders love plot

EastEnders star Gillian Wright has revealed that she would like her character Jean Slater to find love once she arrives back on Albert Square.

Jean returns to the BBC soap early next week as she completes her course in a psychiatric clinic and heads back to the Queen Vic to stay with Kat and Alfie Moon.

Speaking to Inside Soap about the possibility of romance ahead for her character, Wright commented: "Of course I would like her to get a new man! Everyone wants Jean to find love.

"The two questions I'm always asked are, 'Where did Jean buy the pink flamingo cardigan?' and 'When will Jean find love?' But I don't think I'd match her up with anyone from Walford!"

Discussing the public's response to her role, she continued: "I get nothing but smiles, hugs and kisses. And the occasional person asks if I'm okay and if I need any help!

"What's great for me is that a lot of people come over to tell me that Jean is their favourite character in the show - that's just really lovely."

Wright has played the role of Jean on-and-off since 2004. The decision to keep the character in Albert Square was confirmed by bosses last November.

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