Bonnie Langford has been cast for a guest role in EastEnders.
The singer and stage actress will play Kush's loud and embarrassing mother Carmel Kazemi. Filming will begin this month for scenes airing in June.
Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins described Bonnie Langford as a "British institution", and a gifted actress.
"Bonnie brings wit, pathos and a touch of class to Carmel Kazemi," he continued.
"A thoroughly modern Essex divorcée who isn't quite ready to cut the apron strings firmly attached to her son Kush. Even if it means clashing spectacularly with an already prickly Shabnam."
Langford has performed a number of iconic roles in the past, including Doctor Who assistant Mel Bush.
She has also appeared in musicals such as Cats, Chicago and Spamalot, and took part in three series of Dancing on Ice.
The 50-year-old said: "I'm so thrilled and delighted to be part of EastEnders. I'm a great fan of the show and think the recent 30th Anniversary was sensational and shows just how good British television can be.
"To be part of this family is an absolute privilege," she added.
EastEnders airs Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays on BBC One.
