EastEnders have a brand new family joining with "explosive" storylines

EastEnders will be introducing a brand new family to Albert Square this summer, but is Walford ready for them?

*WARNING: SPOILERS*

The Taylors consist of 'loudmouth' single mum Karen and her four kids, played by Benidorm actor Danny Walters, newcomer Clair Norris and real-life siblings Tom and Alfie Jacobs.

The family will also be bringing Bronson the dog and Rooney, a bearded dragon!

EastEnders © BBC

Although Karen is a 'fierce woman' on the outside, she is also kind-hearted and loyal. Life as a single mum is tough for her as two of her four children have learning difficulties.

Speaking about her role as mum of four Karen, Lorraine Stanley said,"I’m chuffed to be cast in such an iconic show that I’ve grown up watching. Working with my new family is really quite special, and I’m proud to play their mum."

TV newcomer Clair who will be playing Karen's daughter Bernadette also said she was excited to be in the soap, "I never in a million years thought my first TV role would be in EastEnders. It's surreal but I'm ever so grateful to be given the opportunity," she commented.

The buzz about these new characters continues behind the camera with EastEnders' executive producer Sean O'Connor saying, "I'm hugely excited at the arrival of Karen and her family in Albert Square. They're noisy, brash and not to be messed with."

It sounds like EastEnders fans have a lot to look forward to this summer as the new family come with a 'secret', however who holds it and what it is, is totally under wraps.

EastEnders continues daily on BBC One.