New arrival set to cause stir on Square

David Essex's arrival on the 'EastEnders' set has caused havoc among the soap's female cast members.

The 63-year-old singer is to set foot in Albert Square later this year as Alfie Moon's (Shane Richie) mischievous uncle Eddie, and the female stars of the BBC One show are already fighting over whose alter-ago will become the veteran pop star's lover.