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EastEnders icons Diane Parish and Scott Maslen have worked side by side for two decades, and there’s one thing they still can’t stop doing.

Diane, who plays Denise Fox, and Scott – Jack Branning – took to the star-studded carpet during Wednesday’s National Television Awards to discuss the upcoming live episode.

Now, cast and crew are gearing up to do it all over again in 2025, but this time there’s an intriguing twist – and it involves you, dear reader.

Speaking to Metro Online about their iconic partnership, Scott said: ‘Listen I’ve worked with Diane for 20/22 years and it’s rare that actors get to be together for so long.

‘It’s lovely to work with somebody you can totally trust.’

Addressing how they constantly erupt into a fit of giggles, Diane added: ‘As long as we’re not doing that on the anniversary.’

Scott Maslen and Diane Parish chatting to Metro at the NTAs 2024
The two stars have worked together for over 20 years (Picture: Metro Online)

While the besties are on great terms, things can’t be said for Denise and Jack as Denise recently began divorce proceedings.

Viewers will remember that Jack had been engaging in a steamy affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) for months.

The pair first kissed shortly before Christmas, and wife Denise was left devastated by his betrayal.

Things quickly spiralled when both Stacey and Denise were involved in the murder of Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) on Christmas Day. The women, alongside four other Walford locals, then concealed his body under the floor of the burnt out Bridge Street Café.

Unfortunately, during the events, Denise accidentally dropped her beloved ‘D’ shaped necklace under the cement.

Denise Fox looks concerned as she's held by Jack Branning in EastEnders
Jack and Denise are no longer together(Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Her mental health then rapidly declined under the weight of both the murder, and the breakdown of her relationship. Jack found out the truth, and managed to retrieve the jewellery before it was found by authorities.

Struggling to hold it together, she experienced worrying hallucinations of Keanu and at one point, drove teen step-daughter Amy (Elle Dadd) into some woodland before fleeing.

Whilst step-son Ricky (Frankie Day) desperately tried to reach Jack, he was spending time with Stacey and discussing the end of their fling.

In recent scenes, Denise’s sister Kim (Tameka Empson) breaks the news to Jack that she’s finalising their divorce proceedings.

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