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Tue Feb 19 11:35AM by TV Editor

Lionel Blair

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Get ready for some serious jazz hands in the Queen Vic - Lionel Blair may be heading to Walford!

EastEnders' bosses are said to be lining up the actor and tap-dancer to play the father of Mitchell sisters, Roxy and Ronnie.

In recent months 76-year-old Lionel has enjoyed something of a TV revival with a cameo role in Emmerdale and a part in the last-ever episode of Extras at Christmas.

If Lionel does sign up for EastEnders, he will be following two other recent signings from the world of light entertainment - Bobby Davro and Rustie Lee.

Is it just us or is it all getting a bit Blankety Blank in Albert Square?

Do you think Lionel Blair is a good choice for Roxy and Ronnie's dad? Which other stars would you like to see in EastEnders?

- Video: See the Mitchell sisters in action

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  • (1)

    dont think so

    Posted by: mazie21 on Fri Feb 22 10:12PM | Report abuse
  • (2)

    cant believe it isnt there any actors just starting out could have a chance

    Posted by: janice603 on Sun Feb 24 07:39PM | Report abuse
  • (3)

    could have found someone a bit more interesting?

    Posted by: magaly.spawforth on Sun Feb 24 08:59PM | Report abuse
  • (4)

    Please do not allow that horrid man on to the set of East Enders, he is so far up his own jackcee he could clean his teeth from the inside. If he comes on the set then I definatly will switch off for good from E E.

    Posted by: purbeckdba on Sun Feb 24 08:59PM | Report abuse
  • (5)

    hi

    Posted by: alexmoore129 on Sun Feb 24 09:00PM | Report abuse
  • (6)

    Vr

    Posted by: jessicaeaton48 on Sun Feb 24 09:03PM | Report abuse
  • (7)

    I think he'll be great, love him. Just the sort of man to have produced those two!

    Posted by: sara.neame on Sun Feb 24 09:04PM | Report abuse
  • (8)

    please, lionel blair? surely eastenders can get someone much better to play their dad! i think bringing him in they will lose viewers

    Posted by: d.keegan80 on Sun Feb 24 09:22PM | Report abuse
  • (9)

    no seems a bit too soft while the girls r hard nose, i think should have someone like michael caine

    Posted by: ally_steer on Sun Feb 24 09:24PM | Report abuse
  • (10)

    janice603, surely there aren't many fledgling actors who are old enough to play the MItchell sister's dad?

    Posted by: mellor3 on Sun Feb 24 09:39PM | Report abuse