EastEnders’ Jessie Wallace steps out in floral dress following co-star Max Bowden’s split from girlfriend… after she left THAT explicit message on his Instagram
She recently left a sexually-explicit message on her EastEnders co-star Max Bowden’s Instagram.
And Jessie Wallace cut a casual figure as she stopped off at a petrol station in London on Wednesday.
The actress, 49, donned a flowing yellow sleeveless dress for the outing with a white and pink floral print.
Out and about: Jessie Wallace cut a casual figure as she stopped off at a petrol station in London on Wednesday
Jessie, who plays Kat Slater on the soap, also sported a pair of pink sandals along with a white printed face mask.
Wearing her brunette locks in a cropped style, the soap star added to her look with a pair of sunglasses.
The actress, who appeared to be solo on the outing, showcased her Elvis Presley tattoo as she made her way back to her car.
It comes after Max split from long-term girlfriend Danielle McCarney, four weeks after co-star Jessie left a sexually-explicit message on his Instagram post.
![Casual: The actress, 49, donned a flowing yellow sleeveless dress for the outing with a white and pink floral print](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/44300637-9693059-image-m-260_1623853050383.jpg)
![Ensemble: Jessie, who plays Kat Slater on the soap, also sported a pair of pink sandals along with a white printed face mask](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/44300641-9693059-image-a-261_1623853056401.jpg)
Casual: The actress, 49, donned a flowing yellow sleeveless dress for the outing with a white and pink floral print
![Laid back: Wearing her brunette locks in a cropped style, the soap star added to her look with a pair of sunglasses](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/44300639-9693059-image-a-262_1623853084945.jpg)
Laid back: Wearing her brunette locks in a cropped style, the soap star added to her look with a pair of sunglasses
The EastEnders actor, 26, who plays Ben Mitchell in the BBC1 soap, called time on the relationship with the former show runner after two years and it’s believed the decision was amicable.
Fans of the soap speculated at the time of Jessie’s crude post on a throwback picture of Max at the 2020 NTAs, in which she wrote: ‘Remember…if you need a m***e to cry on…I’m yer gal’, was a hint the pair were romantically involved.
Max’s followers were taken aback by the crude comment as they shared their shock and amusement online.
One fan penned: ‘Omg,’ alongside a crying laughing emoji while another said: ‘@jessie.wallace_official we need more Kat, Ben & Phil scenes ❤️’.
![Inkings: The actress, who appeared to be solo on the outing, showcased her Elvis Presley tattoo as she made her way back to her car](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/44300643-9693059-image-m-270_1623853107114.jpg)
![Style: Jessie's garment also featured straps and a stripe print](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/44300645-9693059-image-a-271_1623853112657.jpg)
Inkings: The actress, who appeared to be solo on the outing, showcased her Elvis Presley tattoo as she made her way back to her car
![Suggestive: recently left a sexually-explicit message on her EastEnders co-star Max Bowden's Instagram](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/44300627-9693059-image-a-266_1623853096398.jpg)
Suggestive: recently left a sexually-explicit message on her EastEnders co-star Max Bowden’s Instagram
![Split: Max Max split from long-term girlfriend Danielle McCarney, four weeks after co-star Jessie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/44300647-9693059-image-m-272_1623853116546.jpg)
![Breakup: The EastEnders actor, 26, who plays Ben Mitchell in the BBC1 soap, called time on the relationship with the former show runner after two years](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/44300631-9693059-image-a-273_1623853120547.jpg)
Split: Max Max split from long-term girlfriend Danielle McCarney, four weeks after co-star Jessie
Another wrote: ‘@jessie.wallace_official Supportive m***e.I’m defiantly using this as a pick up line. Cheers Jess,’ in addition to crying laughing emojis.
But pals told MailOnline Jessie’s comment was simply a joke and Max was with Danielle at the time. It’s not linked to the split.
A source close to the star said: ‘Max and Danielle’s split had been on the cards for a while.
![It's over: It is believed Max and Danielle's recent separation was amicable](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/44252653-9693059-It_s_over_Max_Bowden_has_split_from_long_term_girlfriend_Daniell-a-274_1623853155967.jpg)
It’s over: It is believed Max and Danielle’s recent separation was amicable
![Surprising! Fans of the soap speculated at the time of Jessie's crude post on a throwback picture of Max at the 2020 NTAs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/43145897-9693059-Surprising_Fans_of_the_soap_speculated_at_the_time_of_Jessie_s_c-a-275_1623853160792.jpg)
Surprising! Fans of the soap speculated at the time of Jessie’s crude post on a throwback picture of Max at the 2020 NTAs
![Lewd! Jessie appeared in on a joke as she typed on the post: 'Remember… if you need a m***e to cry on…. I’m yer gal [winking emoji]'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/05/18/19/43145909-9592785-Lewd_Jessie_appeared_in_on_a_joke_as_she_typed_on_the_post_Remem-a-29_1621361329660.jpg)
Lewd! Jessie appeared in on a joke as she typed on the post: ‘Remember… if you need a m***e to cry on…. I’m yer gal [winking emoji]’
![](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/05/18/19/43145923-9592785-image-a-25_1621361129370.jpg)
![Thoroughly entertained: Max's followers were taken aback by the crude comment as they shared their shock and amusement online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/43145925-9693059-Thoroughly_entertained_Max_s_followers_were_taken_aback_by_the_c-a-276_1623853165854.jpg)
Thoroughly entertained: Max’s followers were taken aback by the crude comment as they shared their shock and amusement online
‘The relationship was a whirlwind at the start but ran into trouble a few months ago. They tried to make it work but they decided to remain friends. Nobody else was involved.
‘Max is still very fond of Danielle and he’s gutted it didn’t work out. The consolation is at least they parted on good terms.’
An EastEnders spokeswoman said: ‘We never comment on personal matters.’
![Time to move on: A source close to the star said: 'Max and Danielle's split had been on the cards for a while'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/06/16/15/44252649-9693059-Time_to_move_on_A_source_close_to_the_star_said_Max_and_Danielle-a-277_1623853169736.jpg)
Time to move on: A source close to the star said: ‘Max and Danielle’s split had been on the cards for a while’