Former EastEnders star Louisa Lytton joins Channel 5 show
Former soap star Louisa Lytton makes a guest appearance in The Madame Blanc Mysteries.
Louisa Lytton makes a guest appearance in the new series of The Madame Blanc Mysteries.
The 37-year-old actress - who is best known for playing Ruby Allen in EastEnders - will appear in the fifth season of the Channel 5 murder mystery drama this autumn, having filmed her scenes earlier this year.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Everyone was excited to have her on set. Her character is very different to Ruby, so it’s going to be a treat for viewers as she gets tangled up in a murder case."
Hi-de-Hi! legend Su Pollard and comedian Jason Manford will also appear in the fifth season of The Madame Blanc Mysteries, which is set in the fictional French village of Sainte Victoire.
Meanwhile, Louisa previously claimed that she's keen to do things that are outside of her "comfort zone".
The former soap star appeared in the hit stage production 2:22 – A Ghost Story, and Louisa explained that she jumped at the chance because it was unlike anything she'd previously done.
The actress - who has Aura, five, with her husband, Ben Bhanvra - told Stage Talk Magazine: "I was drawn to the role of Jenny from the moment I first read the play. She’s such an interesting character with so many layers.
"It’s such a heightened, emotional role for me to play as I also recently became a mum and there was so much I could relate to.
"I was also drawn to the play as it’s a ghost story and a thriller which is a genre I’ve never done before. I was excited to do something outside of my comfort zone and the script is amazing."
Louisa also revealed that she believes in ghosts, having endured a spooky encounter in real life.
Asked if she believes in ghosts, the actress replied: "Yes, I do. I definitely believe in life after death and believe that there are spirits on this earth.
"I’ve had quite a few experiences from a young age. Even today, my husband had gone out for a walk and I was on my own with my little girl. I then heard the door open and someone come in but went to check and no one was there."
