Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 26th Oct 2017 Last updated 26th Oct 2017
Following the announcement yesterday that Tamzin Outhwaite will be returning to EastEnders, it has now been revealed that a former S Club 7 star will also be joining the soap soon.
Hannah Spearritt is believed to be joining the show later this year, taking on a role in part of the Taylor family, as Karen Taylor’s younger sister Kandice.
Speaking about her new role Hannah said, "I’m over the moon to be joining the show, it’s such a huge part of British telly. I’m really looking forward to getting started and I can’t wait to see the Square in the flesh. Walford here I come."
Hannah Spearritt
While Hannah is probably mostly known for her singing as part of 90s group S Club 7, she also has an number of acting roles under her belt, including playing the part of Abby in Primeval for three years, and parts in Casualty and Death In Paradise.
In the late 90s and early 2000s Hannah was a regular in the charts singing hits such as 'Reach' and 'Bring It All Back' with her group mates Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, Jo O'Meara, Bradley McIntosh, and Jon Lee. However, since their last album in 2002 she has taken a break from singing and returned to acting.
S Club 7
The show's creative director John Yorke, who took over earlier this year, has been making a lot of changes to the soap which has seen the announcement that on-screen sisters Lauren and Abi Branning will leave the show much to fans' disappointment.
At the time a spokesperson for the show said, "We can confirm that Jacqueline and Lorna will be leaving EastEnders.
"They have both been wonderful to work with and we wish them all the best for the future."
A source close to the soap told a national newspaper, "John has form for creating huge plots, so they’re in safe hands over their departure.
"It will be one of the biggest on-screen moments of the year.
"Sometimes a great storyline comes at the cost of losing some characters. The cast will be sorry to see them go."
Jacqueline, who married former The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Osborne in June this year, apparently seemed to reference the news of her character's exit on Instagram posting a photo of the on-screen sisters with love hearts in the caption.
EastEnders continues on weekdays.
Check out our gallery of the highest-paid TV actresses of 2017:
10. Pauley Perrette - $8,500,000
Pauley Perrette plays Abby Sciuto NCIS and the NCIS spin-offs. This year she has also played the part of Robin in a miniseries called When We Rise.
Former S Club 7 star to join EastEnders cast
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1. Sofia Vergara - $41,500,00
Sofia Vergara is the world's highest-paid TV actress for the sixth year in a row. She recently leant her voice for a Flamenco Dancer in The Emoji Movie.
10. Pauley Perrette - $8,500,000
Pauley Perrette plays Abby Sciuto NCIS and the NCIS spin-offs. This year she has also played the part of Robin in a miniseries called When We Rise.
9. Robin Wright - $9,000,000
Since 2013 Robin has played the role of Claire Underwood in the Netflix series House of Cards. She has received countless nominations for them including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, which she won.
8. Priyanka Chopra - $10,000,000
Priyanka Chopra is one of India's highest-paid and most popular celebrities. She has won numerous awards and last year she was awarded with the fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India.
7. Kerry Washington - $11,000,000
Known for playing Olivia Pope in Scandal, Kerry Washington has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award for her role in Scandal.
6. Julie Bowen - $12,000,000
Julie Bowen has starred in a number of films and TV shows, however she is probably best known for playing Claire Dunphy in Modern Family.
5. Mariska Hargitay - $12,500,000
Mariska Hargitay plays Olivia Benson in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a part she has played since 1999.
3 = Ellen Pompeo - $13,000,000
Best known for playing Dr. Meredith Grey in the hit TV series Grey's Anatomy, Ellen has been playing that lead role since 2005.
3 = Mindy Kaling - $13,000,000
Mindy is the creator and star of the television sitcom The Mindy Project.
2. Kaley Cuoco - $26,000,000
The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco earns a massive $1 million per episode of the hit TV show.
1. Sofia Vergara - $41,500,00
Sofia Vergara is the world's highest-paid TV actress for the sixth year in a row. She recently leant her voice for a Flamenco Dancer in The Emoji Movie.
10. Pauley Perrette - $8,500,000
Pauley Perrette plays Abby Sciuto NCIS and the NCIS spin-offs. This year she has also played the part of Robin in a miniseries called When We Rise.
9. Robin Wright - $9,000,000
Since 2013 Robin has played the role of Claire Underwood in the Netflix series House of Cards. She has received countless nominations for them including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, which she won.
8. Priyanka Chopra - $10,000,000
Priyanka Chopra is one of India's highest-paid and most popular celebrities. She has won numerous awards and last year she was awarded with the fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India.
7. Kerry Washington - $11,000,000
Known for playing Olivia Pope in Scandal, Kerry Washington has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award for her role in Scandal.
6. Julie Bowen - $12,000,000
Julie Bowen has starred in a number of films and TV shows, however she is probably best known for playing Claire Dunphy in Modern Family.
5. Mariska Hargitay - $12,500,000
Mariska Hargitay plays Olivia Benson in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a part she has played since 1999.
3 = Ellen Pompeo - $13,000,000
Best known for playing Dr. Meredith Grey in the hit TV series Grey's Anatomy, Ellen has been playing that lead role since 2005.
3 = Mindy Kaling - $13,000,000
Mindy is the creator and star of the television sitcom The Mindy Project.
2. Kaley Cuoco - $26,000,000
The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco earns a massive $1 million per episode of the hit TV show.
1. Sofia Vergara - $41,500,00
Sofia Vergara is the world's highest-paid TV actress for the sixth year in a row. She recently leant her voice for a Flamenco Dancer in The Emoji Movie.
