EastEnders has cast ex-What Not to Wear host Mica Paris as a new character.
Paris will join the BBC soap in September as Ellie Nixon, someone with connections in the Square who's ready to start some drama.
Ellie is described by the series as "a wolf in sheep's clothing, with far more to her than her warm-hearted façade lets on.
"With a surprising connection to Walford residents, her prowess for playing roles in order to get what she wants isn't to be underestimated."
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On joining the soap, Paris said: "I am absolutely over the moon to be in EastEnders. I have been a fan since its first episode with Susan Tully being my favourite.
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"My character the formidable Ellie Nixon is a new frontier for me as an actress – a lot of folks will see me as never before."
Jon Sen, executive producer of EastEnders, added: "We're thrilled to welcome Mica Paris to the world of Walford to play tough, no-nonsense Ellie Nixon.
"Ellie proves herself to be a ruthless and uncompromising force of nature who stops at nothing to ensure she capitalises on whatever she can.
"The part demanded both charisma and presence and having seen Mica on stage, she was the first person who came to mind for this role. We can't wait for the audience to meet Ellie and the mystery that surrounds her."
Aside from presenting, Paris is best known for her singing career with a wealth of Top 10 singles, such as 'My Temptation' and 'Where Is The Love'.
In addition to releasing seven albums, Paris has also appeared in musicals such as Fame, Chicago and Love Me Tender, as well as writing a book titled Beautiful Within.
EastEnders will return to BBC One in September.
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