Lucker: ‘I want Vanessa to lose glamour’

Zöe Lucker has revealed that she is excited by the prospect of her EastEnders alter ego Vanessa Gold losing “everything”.

Speaking to Radio Times, the actress – who was only recently cast as Max Branning’s love interest in the serial – pondered whether Vanessa will be able to “maintain her glamour”.

She said: “Obviously I love it that Vanessa is strong and stylish and moneyed, but what if she couldn’t maintain her glamour?”

Lucker added: “What if she lost everything? The thought of that really excites me!”