Kellie Bright wears large earrings when playing EastEnders\' Linda Carter due to her love of legendary character Pat Butcher.
The 43-year-old star says the late Walford matriarch - who was played by Pam St. Clement and known for wearing big jewellery - was her ultimate icon on the BBC One soap, and says fans should lookout for some impressive ear wear during next week\'s 35th anniversary episodes.
She said: "I\'m going to say Pat Butcher - mostly because of the earrings. I do choose really large earrings for Linda based on my love for Pat. There are some corkers in the 35th anniversary."
As well as being a big fan of Pat, Kellie has also adored Letitia Dean\'s character Sharon Mitchell over the years, and admits it was a "strange sensation" starring alongside the actress when she joined the show.
She said: "I had one of my first speaking scenes with Letitia Dean on the square - that was so strange.
"I\'m so grateful because she was so lovely so that was really nice. It was bizarre, I couldn\'t believe I was stood doing this scene with such an iconic woman and character who I\'ve watched since I was tiny! It was a strange sensation."
Kellie looks set to have some huge scenes coming up in next week\'s anniversary episodes, which will see the Carters host a boat party on the River Thames.
One character will die, and the former \'Bad Girls\' star admitted her alter-ego could be bumped off during the episode.
She said: "It\'s the most epic episode I\'ve ever been involved with.
"I\'m really excited to see it ... that says a lot.
"It centres around a party on a boat, on the Thames, and I get wet."
When it was suggested it could be Linda who dies, she replied: "It might be."
