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EastEnders - but the man who plays him has had a very different love life in the real world. The hunky policeman who lives on Albert Square and is currently loved up with Denise Fox has had a slew of romances on-screen.In the BBC One soap Scott Maslen's character has been married twice - first to Selina, and second to Ronnie Mitchell.READ NEXT: EastEnders' Alice Branning actress looks unrecognisable 9 years after soap exitHe has also been romantically involved with countless women including Tanya Branning, Roxy Mitchell, Rainie Branning, Sharon Rickman and Chelsea Fox.Away from the soap, Scott's love life is very low-key, unproblematic and incredibly loved-up.Scott's love life is a far cry from his EastEnders Jack Branning character's dating history.Away from Walford Scott is happily married to Estelle Rubio, and has been loved up with the stunning star since 1999.The pair began dating before the noughties and then got wed nine years later in 2008.Scott's EastEnder's co-stars were in attendance at the couple's nuptials, with wedding guests including the likes of Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson), Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell) and the late Dame Barbara Windsor (Peggy Mitchell).Sharing regular snaps together, the couple seem to be going strong after 14 years of marriage.

Soap stars are some of the highest paid names on television with famous characters from EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale raking in millions. While having a job on the telly may seem like more than enough, some actors bring in even more cash thanks to sponsorship deals on social media and side hustles selling video messages to their biggest fans.

Jamie Borthwick joined the cast of EastEnders in December 2006 and has remained a staple to our TV screens ever since, with his character Jay Brown taking on some huge storylines over the years. Jamie, 29, was cast in the role of Jay when he was just 12 years old and has gone on to become one of EastEnders' most-loved stars. He celebrated 17 years on the BBC One soap in December 2023.

EastEnders star Steve McFadden has played the iconic role of Phil Mitchell since 1990 and just last month viewers watched as he tied the knot with Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace). But it seems the honeymoon period has already ended as Phil's been feeling a bit uneasy about Kat's close bond with her ex-hubby Alfie Moon (Shane Ritchie). And he was far from pleased when he recently found them sharing a heartfelt hug.

EastEnders legend Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell on the BBC One soap, is barely recognisable with hair.The now-64 year old star's bald shaven head has become almost synonymous with the character of Phil himself, as the resident hard man on Albert Square. Over the course of the entire time Phil was in Walford, from Steve's first episode in 1990, the character didn't have a full head of hair. When he first arrived, as one half of the dynamic Mitchell brothers, Phil rocked a head of dark brown stubble, closely shaved.

Former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer has revealed the real reason he left EastEnders as he took a swipe at his co-stars, saying: "I'd f***ing had enough" The 46 year old actor, who is best-known for playing Mick Carter on the hit BBC soap, for nine years until he quit, has opened up on his reasons for leaving the show, as he said he felt that the standards had dropped before his exit. Speaking at a fan Q&A in London on Monday, September 25, Danny said: "The first few years we f***ing smashed it. It was powerful s**t.The viewers listened to us more than these f***ing c* politicians.

Steve McFadden has been in EastEnders as Phil Mitchell for more than three decades since he joined the popular soap in 1990. Phil is known for being the son of Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor), and the brother of Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) and Sam Mitchell (Danniella Westbrook).The hardman character is also famous for having a string of romances with various residents of Walford's Albert Square over the years including Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), Lisa Fowler (Lucy Benjamin) and Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace).Throughout his time on the square, Steve’s character Phil has been caught up in some pretty dramatic storylines, one of which saw him sent to prison for being involved in Vincent Hubbard's death. But away from the cameras, Steve has also led a colourful love life too, including becoming a father with his childhood sweetheart, multiple relationships and dating one of his EastEnders' co-stars.

Phil Mitchell will go down in history as one of the most iconic EastEnders characters of all time.

Lucy Benjamin has been a recognisable face in the soap world for decades - mainly thanks to her work in EastEnders as Lisa Fowler, where she was first cast back in 1998. Now 53, Lucy has made quite a name for herself on the soap, first being introduced by producer Matthew Robinson as a 'home-wrecking blonde.' Since then, she's departed and returned to Albert Square a number of times over the years, and is now firmly back amongst things in the Walford world.

A gruff voice, Albert Square swag and a rep for being the hardest man in Walford seems to float Patsy Kensit's boat as she reflects on her time at EastEnders.The star admits that, like others on set, she found herself a bit giddy around Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. “I swooned over him,” she tells us. Patsy has been a household name for so long that it’s hard to imagine her feeling starstruck.

He might be one of the longest-standing characters in EastEnders' history, but it looks as though old-timer Phil Mitchell is moving onto pastures new, as actor Steve McFadden announces plans to leave the soap for a short while. Steve first appeared in the iconic hard-man role back in 1990, but the on-screen star, 64, will be treading the boards this incoming festive season, with plans to appear in pantomime at Dunstable's Grove Theatre.

Bond star Colin Salmon says he jumped at the chance of joining EastEnders and gave short shrift to anyone who questioned the move. The star, best known as Charles Robinson, the right-hand man of Judi Dench’s M in three 007 films, is thrilled to play former boxer George Knight. And dad-of-four Colin, who was born in Hackney, East London, said he needs to work in the capital because his wife of 35 years, artist Fiona Hawthorne, has a lung disease.

Colin Salmon is making his EastEnders debut next week as Albert Square newcomer George Knight and turned to mentor Steve McFadden for advice — however, the Phil Mitchell star told him to quite literally get on his bike. The incoming EastEnders star has revealed that Steve advised him to "get a bike" before filming in order to move around set more easily. Speaking to OK! at a screening for the soap, Colin said that he was given Steve as a mentor when joining the show, describing the long-time EastEnders star as "brilliant".

EastEnders fans were emotional as the long-running BBC soap marked the seventh anniversary of her death. Dame Barbara Windsor's Peggy Mitchell was an iconic character on the smash-hit soap, with her impact on the show still felt to this day. The former Queen Vic landlady was a fan favourite on Albert Square, and had a number of important storylines during her tenure on the show.

She quickly made a big impact on EastEnders playing Lola Pearce's estranged biological mum, and Patsy Kensit sent fans into a frenzy as she appeared on The One Show sofa. Patsy, 55, looked incredible as she took her seat on the famous chat show sofa in an emerald green sparkly dress with ruffle detail sleeves and hem.

EastEnders fans have speculated about the identity of Ravi Gulati’s mystery crime boss as he put his stay-out-of-prison plan into action. In recent episodes of the popular BBC soap, Diane Parish’s Denise Fox scrambled to save her marriage to Scott Maslen’s Jack Branning after following Ravi, played by Aaron Thiara, to a hotel room for an affair. While Denise saw the error of her ways and returned to Jack, the hairstylist was terrified that her detective boyfriend would work out her secret.

Danny Dyer had a secret feud with co-stars Jessie Wallace and Steve McFadden during his time on EastEnders, according to reports.The actor, 45, who played Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter for eight years, suggested he wouldn't miss certain cast members during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show. After his final scenes as soap favourite Mick aired over Christmas, Jonathan asked Danny: “Who will you miss the least?” The dad of three replied: “There’s a few of them actually, I ain’t going to lie. I won’t say [who] you know.

EASTENDERS star Shona McGarty has been left devastated at the death of her family dog Mitch. The soap star - who plays Whitney Dean on the BBC One soap - said she bought the black and white Jack Russell with her first EastEnders pay check at the age of 16. Shona, now 31, decided to name the four-legged animal after co-star Steve McFadden's onscreen character Phil Mitchell, as they shared similar "feisty" traits.

EASTENDERS fans are in shock after Phil Mitchell’s secret alliance was revealed. The Walford hardman - who is played by actor Steve McFadden in the BBC soap - returned to the Square this week after fleeing abroad to hatch a plan to stop DCI Keeble from destroying the family. Viewers know Phil left the Square earlier this year after making a phone call to a mystery person.

EASTENDERS fans have ‘worked out’ Phil Mitchell’s secret weapon in his war again DCI Keeble. The Walford hardman - who is played by actor Steve McFadden in the BBC soap - made his shock return to Albert Square tonight. But fans were beginning suspicious of his timely return - and who was watching as he made his comeback.

PHIL Mitchell returns to Walford just in time for Christmas - but is rocked by death news. The hard-man (portrayed by Steve McFadden) makes his long-awaited return to the BBC soap later this month.