EastEnders EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Vicki Michelle makes debut as Jo Cotton

EastEnders EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Vicki Michelle, 72, makes an explosive debut as Brian Conley’s onscreen wife Jo Cotton with divorce paper taunts and a message from ‘his boy’ Jasper

Vicki Michelle has joined the cast of EastEnders.

And in a MailOnline exclusive first look of upcoming scenes, the former ‘Allo ‘Allo! actress, 72, makes an explosive debut as Brian Conley’s onscreen wife Jo Cotton.

With divorce paper taunts and a message from ‘his boy’ Jasper, the new soap character is sure to inject an extra dose of drama into the show.

Rocky Cotton (played by Brian, 61) is shocked when his estranged wife Jo makes an unwelcome return to Albert Square.

Her character Jo married Rocky over 25 years ago but her arrival could spell trouble for the Car dealer, who is currently engaged to Kathy Beale.

EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Vicki Michelle, 7,2 has joined the cast of EastEnders and makes an explosive debut as Jo Cotton  in upcoming scenes

Here she is: The former 'Allo 'Allo! actress has joined the cast as Brian Conley's onscreen wife

Here she is: The former ‘Allo ‘Allo! actress has joined the cast as Brian Conley’s onscreen wife

Paperwork: With divorce paper taunts and a message from 'his boy' Jasper, the new soap character is sure to inject an extra dose of drama into the show

Paperwork: With divorce paper taunts and a message from ‘his boy’ Jasper, the new soap character is sure to inject an extra dose of drama into the show

With the truth about his marriage status set to be revealed, viewers of the soap will have to wait and see how Rocky deals with her return.

Vicki, who is best known for her role as Yvette Carte-Blanche in BBC series ‘Allo! ‘Allo!, was pictured in Albert Square for the first time, when she joined the cast of EastEnders back in February.

The actress, who is best known for her role as Yvette Carte-Blanche in BBC series ‘Allo! ‘Allo!, began filming at the start of the year.

Speaking on joining the show, Vicki said: ‘I’m so excited to be in EastEnders and everyone has been so lovely.

‘Jo Cotton is a great character and it is such a great story. I can’t wait for the audience to meet her.’

Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer added: ‘We’re thrilled to welcome the immensely talented Vicki to the EastEnders family, as she brings to life the character of Jo Cotton.

‘Vicki is the perfect fit to take on the elusive character of Rocky’s wife that we know very little about.

‘Brash, quick-witted, and extremely glamorous, Jo is akin to her long-lost husband, Rocky and as you would expect she is immediately thrown into the heart of the drama when she arrives in Walford.’

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer. 

Unexpected: Rocky Cotton (played by Brian, 61) is shocked when his estranged wife Jo makes an unwelcome return to Albert Square

Unexpected: Rocky Cotton (played by Brian, 61) is shocked when his estranged wife Jo makes an unwelcome return to Albert Square

Throwback: Vicki appeared in all episodes of 'Allo Allo' the comedy series which ran from 1982 until 1992 (pictured with costar Gordon Kaye in 1989)

Throwback: Vicki appeared in all episodes of ‘Allo Allo’ the comedy series which ran from 1982 until 1992 (pictured with costar Gordon Kaye in 1989)

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