'EastEnders' pair respond to Mark Wright's Walford dream

EastEnders actresses Jacqueline Jossa and Tameka Empson have revealed that they would be open to the idea of Mark Wright joining the soap.

The Only Way Is Essex star Wright recently explained that he dreams of landing a role on the BBC show and would particularly like to play a tough guy character.

Jossa, who plays Lauren Branning on the programme, told The Sun that she believes Wright is good enough to secure a place in Walford.

"I think he's probably really talented," she explained. "He's the only one out of The Only Way is Essex I believe when I watch it."

Meanwhile, Empson - better known as outrageous Kim Fox - said that she would be happy for Wright to have an opportunity to prove himself.

Empson commented: "The proof is in the pudding so he'd have to show how good an actor he is."

EastEnders continues tomorrow at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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