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BBC soap to get new gay character
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[img2=left]http://www.gayspeak.com/forum/images/news/eastenderskiss.jpg[/img2]EastEnders, the most-watched programme on the BBC, is to get a new gay character in the New Year.

The gay brother of character Jane Beale will arrive in Albert Square in early 2008.

The soap's executives were inspired to include a gay character after a similar move by ITV's Coronation St proved to be a big hit with viwers.

The Mirror reported: "The bosses at EastEnders have seen how well Antony Cotton does as Sean in Corrie.

"He's become incredibly popular with viewers so they've decided it's time to have a gay character of their own.

"However, he's not going to be as camp as Sean. This guy's going to be very suave and a real charmer."

The long-running soap is no stranger to gay and lesbian storylines.

It was the first in the UK to feature a gay male couple, and last year lead character Sonia Fowler had a lesbian affair.
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it's the most watched??? I had no idea! I love that show!!!!!
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lol... I really don't watch much TV in general... will be interesting to see their take on it tho... will they make a big thing about the character being gay or will they let him blend in like Sean from Corrie.
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im glad hes not going to be camp!! im very happy that stereotype has been shaken off by hollyoaks and skins! Xyxthumbs
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Hope hes hot :biggrin:
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