Why is zoe lucker leaving eastenders

Footballers' Wives was the iconic early '00s series following the players of the fictitious Premier League team Earls Park Football Club and their wives, as well as the drama on and off the pitch.

It ran from to , introducing the world to the iconic character of Tanya Turner, who was, as the captain's wife, in charge. When Tanya actress Zoe Lucker decided to bow out of the show during series four, ratings plummeted, so ITV bosses decided to get her back at all costs, and that meant pulling in a superstar to act opposite her. Naturally, Zoe accepted.

She's literally my icon. Type keyword s to search. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. More From EastEnders. I liked her as Vanessa, she wasn't wasted for me. The issue wasn't the character, it was how that character was utilized. She never should have been mixed with that good awful Eddie Moon and instead, after eventually splitting from Max should have stuck around.

She'd certainly have caught the eye of David Wicks for one. So yes, Zoe's talent was wasted. AngelicPrincess Posts: 7, Forum Member.

Bubbly in the fridge!!!!! Bitoftreakle Posts: Forum Member. Yes, sadly Vanessa Gold was only a guest character and was only expanded to a regular as a plot device - along with Greg- as an obstacle to Max and Tanya's reconciliation following Jo Joyner's return from maternity leave. Her iconic bubblys in the frigate moment is a testament to how good Lucker was with her limited material, the affair reveal episodes were her highlight. Vanessa should definitely have been left to become a fixture on the square, rather than writing her out with a convoluted plot against Eddie Moon with Michael, the storyline was a weird one, and her being dumped at the side of the road was just insult to injury.

Lucker seems to be getting more work than ever since though so good on her. Will she be a good McQueen tho? She's really different than her on screen sisters. Bubbly in the fridge?!! Well she's going to be HO royalty. A McQueen. I doubt she'll be wasted. AngelicPrincess wrote: ».