article_snippet.sent: Walford-bound: Denise Van Outen is the latest big name to sign for EastEnders.
article_snippet.sent: At the other end of the soap map, Denise Van Outen will soon be seen charging through Albert Square; Sarah - her character is to play Max Branning's new love interest, Carin Smart, in the long-running series.
article_snippet.sent: Denise Van Outen admitted that Denise Van Outen'd previously turned down offers from the soap, firstly because of other work commitments and then because Denise Van Outen was a new mum and didn't want the often gruelling schedule that comes with a soap contract.
article_snippet.sent: Sarah and Denise Van Outen aren't the only names to sign on the dotted line for soaps at an interesting stage in Sarah and Denise careers.
article_snippet.sent: Two days ago, celebrated stage actress and 70s child star Bonnie Langford announced that Denise Van Outen will also take a new role in EastEnders, playing the role of Carmel Kazemi.
highlights_snippet.sent: Sarah Harding and Denise Van Outen are the latest big-name signings to agree to contracts with British soap operas .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Sarah Harding and Denise Van Outen join a long line of stars who've looked to soaps to boost Sarah Harding and Denise Van Outen careers .
  