EastEnders icons make sombre return for Dot Cotton's funeral including Jacqueline Jossa

EastEnders' Clair Norris took to the red carpet at last night's National Television Awards and looked stunning in a soft pink gown, covered with dramatic ruffles and teamed with elegant white, strappy sandals. Clair, 24, who plays Bernadette Taylor in the soap, looked far away from her day job in Albert Square where she's usually dressed in baggy clothes, a purple padded jacket and has her brunette hair scraped up in a bun.The soap star was photographed beaming on her way into the ceremony to join her EastEnders cast mates who were nominated for Best Serial Drama but lost out to Emmerdale.

EastEnders stars Letitia Dean, 54, and Gillian Taylforth, 67, both displayed their chic sense of style as they filmed Dot Cotton's funeral on Wednesday. The actresses, who play Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale respectively, were both dressed in sombre attire as they filmed Dot's final farewell, following the death of actress June Brown in April. Showing her recent makeover, Letitia cut a chic figure in a black wool coat with a fur-lined collar as she linked arms with Gillian for the scenes.

EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa has revealed details about her return to Albert Square.The star, 29, who played the role of Lauren Branning for eight years before leaving in 2018, is set to appear in scenes of Dot Branning's funeral. Actress June Brown portrayed the character of Dot for 35 years before she died in April of this year at the age of 95. Speaking about her return to Walford, Jacqueline said: "Coming back to EastEnders for Dot's funeral was a no-brainer, and it was a real honour to be invited back.

EastEnders has officially confirmed that former characters including George 'Lofty' Holloway, Lauren Branning and Mary 'The Punk' Smith are among those set to return to Albert Square for the funeral of Dot Branning later this year.

EastEnders has confirmed that six characters will be returning for Dot Cotton's emotional funeral after actress June Brown passed away aged 95 in April. Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), George "Lofty" Holloway (Tom Watt), Colin Russell (Lord Michael Cashman CBE), Barry Clark (Gary Hailes), Mary "the punk" Smith (Linda Davidson) and Disa O’Brien (Jan Graveson) will join together to say goodbye to Dot. The returning cast are currently filming scenes for the emotional funeral, where they share their cherished memories of Dot, and will also bring viewers up to date with their lives.

Jacqueline Jossa's fans are loving a recent snap she shared on her Instagram page.The EastEnders star, 29, posted a stunning photo of her sporting a white and black bikini while wearing black sunglasses. Jacqueline looked relaxed as she smiled to the camera and showcased her perfectly-done blue nails. Taking to the comment section, many of her 3.5 million followers couldn't help but comment about how great she looked.

Former EastEndersstar Jacqueline Jossa is hoping her return to Albert Square in a few weeks could kick start her working life again. Jac, who played Lauren Branning from 2010 to 2018, is reprising her role for the funeral of Lauren’s step-grandmother, Dot Branning (played by the late June Brown). And, according to a source who spoke exclusively to OK! this week, Jac, 29, is "thrilled" to get back to Walford.

BBC EastEnders actress Clair Norris looked almost unrecognisable compared with her soap character as she glammed up for a night out with her beau. Clair, 24, who plays Bernadette Taylor in the soap, looked far away from her day job in Albert Square where she's usually dressed in baggy clothes, a purple padded jacket and has her brunette hair scraped up in a bun.

EastEnders has started filming a special funeral episode for Dot Cotton after actress June Brown passed away aged 95 in April. New filming pictures give viewers a first look at the emotional scenes, which are set to air in the upcoming weeks, and see a horse-drawn carriage with white flowers spelling out "Dot".