EastEnders FIRST LOOK: Vicki Michelle, 72, arrives in Albert Square as Brian Conley’s wife

Vicki Michelle has joined the cast of EastEnders and is set to star as Brian Conley’s onscreen wife Jo Cotton. 

The actress, 72, 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 on Friday. 

Producers revealed that Vicki has already began filming and will appear on screen in two episodes set to air next month.

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. 

With the truth about his marriage status set to be revealed, viewers of the soap will have to wait and see what Rocky’s reaction will be. 

New role: Vicki Michelle, 72, has joined the cast of EastEnders and is set to star as Brian Conley’s onscreen spouse Jo Cotton

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Familiar face: Brian plays Sonia’s long-lost father in the soap 

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.’

It comes after EastEnders fans were treated to a never-before flash-forward scene of the mysterious Christmas Day episode which show’s Walford’s leading ladies standing over a dead man.

On Monday night, the legendary London-based soap focused solely on the storylines of the square’s matriarchs.

Denise (Diane Parish), Kathy (Gillian Taylforth), Linda (Kellie Bright), Sharon (Letitia Dean), Stacey (Lacey Turner) and Suki (Balvinder Sopal) spent the evening at the Queen Vic putting out fires in their personal lives.

On set: The actress 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 on Friday

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

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As they became the last stragglers in the pub after last orders were drank, Linda agreed to a lock-in and the six women began toasting to ‘the men in our lives’.

Sharon begins, telling her friends: ‘To the ones who give us false hope and security’, and Stacey adds: ‘To the ones who try and undermine us.’

Linda says: ‘To the ones who hurt us’, while Denise replies: ‘The ones who play with our hearts.’

Kathy says: ‘The ones who take us for granted… and I’ve had a few of them’, and Suki adds: ‘The ones who try to keep us in the shadows.’

Exciting: It comes after EastEnders fans were treated to a never-before flash-forward scene of the Christmas Day episode which show’s Walford’s leading ladies standing over a dead man

Back around to Sharon, she says: ‘To all the scumbags we’ve been stupid enough to let into our hearts. To men, may they get what they deserve.’

All six women repeat Sharon’s final statement, and clink their drinks together – before the scene cuts and fans watch the flash-forward.

With the Queen Vic decorated in beautiful Christmas-themed floral displays everywhere as well as a well-lit festive tree, the camera pans around to show Linda walking into the pub with a shocked look on her face.

Then the audience is shown an unidentified man’s body, dressed in black trousers and a white shirt.