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Relatable reason BBC EastEnders star turned down Real Housewives of London role


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An EastEnders favourite has spilled the beans on being approached for a major new reality TV gig, but she gave it a miss for reasons many can relate to. Patsy Kensit, who joined the BBC soap in January 2023 as Emma Harding, mother to Lola Pearce (played by Danielle Harold), has had quite the journey with her film and music career before stepping into Albert Square. Her stint on EastEnders saw her character embroiled in a heart-wrenching plot, attempting to reconnect with her estranged daughter facing a terminal diagnosis.

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