EastEnders spoilers incoming! The BBC has signed Emily Atack‘s mum Kate Robbins for a shock new role.
The I’m A Celebrity star’s showbiz legend mum will play an old pal of Brian Conley’s character Rocky in a shock new storyline for Whitney Dean.
EastEnders spoilers: Kate Robbins joins cast
Kate, 62, joins the BBC soap next month as music producer Jen Glover.
Jen is set to mastermind the burgeoning pop career of Shona McGarty’s Whitney.
Described as “no-nonsense” Jen is sure to make an impact in the Square.
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A source told the Sun on Sunday: “Everyone was very excited to get Kate on board for this part, because they felt she was the perfect fit.
“Not only is she a great actress, but she has plenty of experience of the music industry too. And they weren’”
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