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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Kyle O'Sullivan

Danniella Westbrook was filmed at special angle on EastEnders to hide facial issue

It looks unlikely that Danniella Westbrook will ever appear on EastEnders again - having first set foot in Walford over 30 years ago.

The 48-year-old actress has slammed the BBC after she was overlooked to reprise the role of Sam Mitchell, with Kim Medcalf taking over the character once again.

Danniella was just 16 when she was cast as the feisty younger sister of hardmen Phil and Grant - and her appearance helped secure the job.

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