EASTENDERS fans have all said the same thing after the BBC soap announced a surprise spin-off series last night.
Actress Tameka Empson, 45, will star as her alter-ego Kim Fox in the new digital spin off series The Kimfluencer.
The show, which is nine episodes long, will follow the businesswoman try to become a successful social media influencer.
Kim will take on a number of influencer trends and challenges, which will be filmed by her sidekick Howie Dane (Delroy Atkinson).
A number of other fan favourites will also make an appearance, including Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy), Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden).
After announcing the news on Instagram, many fans flocked to the comments section on the post to share their opinion – and they certainly aren’t disappointed.
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One wrote: “Can’t wait to watch this! Please let Kim and Howie be together.”
Another said: “OMG yes!!”
A third chimed in: “I’m actually really excited for this.”
“This is going to be iconic,” a fourth added.
Tameka has played Kim on the show since her first appearance in 2009.
Speaking about the new opportunity, Tameka said: “I’m a lucky girl to not only love my job, but I also love playing Kim.
“Kim is a funny, loving, strong, sensitive, independent ‘Mother Of Two’ who is always trying to be the best she can be and to be a great ‘Influencer’ not only to her family and friends – but the world!
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“I am grateful to EastEnders for giving me this
opportunity.
“I think there is a bit of Kim in all of us – so embrace your Kim Fox and watch, like and subscribe to The Kimfluencer on YouTube! Hope you enjoy.”
- The Kimfluencer will drop tomorrow on EastEnders’ official YouTube and Facebook pages
