EASTENDERS fans went into meltdown as S Club 7's Hannah Spearritt made her debut appearance.
The former singer starred as Kandice, the rich sister of Walford resident Karen Taylor, first appearing in her own large home, before arriving on the Square in her fancy convertible.
BBC EastEnders viewers were delighted to see Hannah Spearritt appear in tonight's double bill
After initially refusing to lend her sister the £1,000 she needed to get the debt collectors off her back, she arrived in Walford to make amends.
As the sisters bickered, they finally ended up laughing at each other, just as the bailiffs arrived to empty Karen's flat.
Viewers couldn't get enough of Hannah's character and arrival on the show, taking to Twitter in their droves to comment.
One wrote: "Look at Hannah from S Club 7 making an appearance in #eastenders" while another added: "#EastEnders Ain't no party like an S Club party..."
BBC Hannah plays Kandice, the rich sibling of Karen Taylor
BBC The two women squabbled throughout the episodes
Twitter Viewers loved Hannah's debut
The S Club singer was a hit with viewers
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A third wrote: "Karen related to s club 7".
Others were loving the banter between the two siblings, with one writing: "Kandice is brilliant. 'She wouldn't know a great idea if it smacked her in the face and sorted her bra straps' LOVE IT".
Another added: "Maybe Kandice should throw a party for them to raise money? Because I hear that there ain't no party like a S Club party".
However one viewer tweeted: "Struggling to take #EastEnders seriously with Hannah from s club in it!"
BBC Kandice arrived in the Square to save her sister from the debt collectors
BBC Kandice pulled up in a fancy convertible car
Twitter There were jokes a plenty on Twitter
Twitter Fans of the show were loving the sibling rivalry
Twitter S Club lyrics were being thrown around all over Twitter
Previously revealing her excitement at joining the BBC soap, Hannah, 36, said: "I’m over the moon to be joining the show, it’s such a huge part of British telly.
"I’m really looking forward to getting started and I can’t wait to see the Square in the flesh. Walford here I come.”
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It's a move that hasn't always been welcomed by soap fans. While not everyone has managed to mimic Hear'Say singer Kym Marsh's successful foray into the acting world, several pop stars have given it a crack. Blue singer Lee Ryan was a hit when he starred in EastEnders, but Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding was noticeably less popular when she made a cameo in Coronation Street. Tonight was the turn of S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt, who turned up in Albert Square as Karen Taylor's (Lorraine Stanley) wealthy sister Kandice.
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“Kandice is on TV for like, two seconds, and I've already decided she's an EastEnders legend in the making.” Twitter user Karen had desperately turned to her sister after a Christmas splurge saw bailiffs start repossessing items. And while the pair initially butted heads, kind Kandice came round – and offered her sister £1000 to get the loan sharks off her back. Viewers loved Hannah's EastEnders debut, taking to Twitter to praise the singer for her sassy character. "I love Kandice already, she's so sassy!" tweeted one fan.
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Another added: "Kandice is on TV for like, two seconds, and I've already decided she's an EastEnders legend in the making." A third praised Kandice's quick-witted banter, writing: "Kandice is brilliant. 'She wouldn't know a great idea if it smacked her in the face and sorted her bra straps' LOVE IT". Hannah, 36, said she is popping into EastEnders for a "short stint", but has also hinted she would be open to a more permanent role. Speaking to the Mirror, she explained: "It's awesome to have EastEnders on my CV and to be in the Square and all that stuff. It's so surreal to be in the Square.
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BBC RETURNER: Will we be seeing more of Hannah in EastEnders?
EastEnders fans have praised former S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt after she made her debut on Albert Square.
The singer appeared in Thursday night’s double-bill as Karen Taylor’s wealthy sister Kandice, who saved the day by eventually lending the Taylors £1,000 to settle their debts.
Retreat to your couch – #EastEnders is on now! 📺📲💻🖥 pic.twitter.com/aQ2HDzmdVW — BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) December 28, 2017
Amid a string of dark drama that saw both Branning sisters remain in hospital following their fall from the Queen Vic roof on Christmas Day, viewers were delighted with her performance.
“I really enjoyed seeing you in Eastenders Hannah i hope We get to see more of Kandice xx @hannahspearritt,” commented one viewer over Twitter.
I really enjoyed seeing you in Eastenders Hannah i hope We get to see more of Kandice xx @hannahspearritt — ☘️ Jeanie Kelly ☘️ (@MissJeanieKelly) December 28, 2017
Another posted: “Hannah was my fav in s club and am so happy she’s in eastenders now,” while one added: “It was funny and amazing cant wait for more of Kandice #EastEnders @hannahspearritt.”
Hannah was my fav in s club and am so happy she’s in eastenders now — lukass (@LukeBruce_) December 28, 2017
love First Appearnce Hannah its was funny and amazing cant wait for more of Kandice ✌✌🎉🎉 😘 #EastEnders @hannahspearritt — Ciaran (YouTuber) (@ComedianNotso) December 28, 2017
One person joked: “First Lee from Blue, now Hannah from S Club ? … I’m going to be severely disappointed if Steps don’t show up on New Year’s Eve singing Tragedy after something dramatic happens.”
First Lee from Blue, now Hannah from S Club ? … I'm going to be severely disappointed if Steps don't show up on New Year's Eve singing Tragedy after something dramatic happens 😂 #EastEnders — Miton (@MitonGafur) December 28, 2017
Another wrote: “Great job on the EastEnders debut, Hannah!”
@hannahspearritt Great job on the EastEnders debut, Hannah! 😊 👏 — Laura Lou (@LauraLovatic) December 28, 2017
Welcoming the positive reviews, Spearritt posted between the two episodes: “Thanku so much for the kind feedback guys… I’m on again at 9.30pm if you fancy a bit more…#Eastenders #kandicetaylor #bbc1.”
Thanku so much for the kind feedback guys🙌😊 … I’m on again at 9.30pm if you fancy a bit more…😜#Eastenders #kandicetaylor #bbc1 😘 — Hannah Spearritt (@hannahspearritt) December 28, 2017
:: EastEnders continues on BBC One at 8pm on Friday.
