June Brown has reportedly signed a contract with EastEnders bosses for her to appear on the soap until she’s 90.
The actress, 88, who plays Dot Branning, has apparently agreed the £300,000 deal, making her the second highest paid cast member after Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell.
A source told The Sun: “This is great news for June, great news for the bosses and great news for EastEnders fans.
“Both the top brass and obviously June herself are aware that she is not getting any younger but she is still very agile for her age and simply wants to go on as long as possible.
“The bosses are delighted she has no intention of giving up work just yet. She loves playing Dot and the fans love her playing Dot. EastEnders would not be the same without June or Dot.
“Though her current deal doesn’t run out until March the bosses like to get people they want to keep tied up earlier than that so they have time to negotiate new deals.”
Yay!