'EastEnders' star Scott Maslen has said that he has no plans to leave the soap.

Speaking to TV Times, the actor, who plays Jack Branning in the show, said that his character would not be leaving when on-screen wife Ronnie (Samantha Womack) departs the show.

Eastenders actor Scott Maslen believes that rival Strictly Come Dancing star Matt Baker came across as a bit arrogant to viewers and that may have cost him victory in the competition.

Scott, who plays Jack Branning in the BBC1 soap, was speaking following an appearance at Hereford's Play nightclub last night.

Sott Maslen is the biggest Strictly disappointment ever - according to Arlene Phillips.

Arlene spoke out after the EastEnder was the second celeb to leave the contest in this weekend's semi-final double elimination.

In Sunday night's Strictly Come Dancing semi-final results show Gavin Henson and Scott Maslen were voted off, becoming the tenth and eleventh celebrities to leave the competition, narrowly missing out on the chance to compete in next weekend's Grand Final.

The couples performed three dances over the bonanza semi-final weekend, including Strictly's first competitive group dance – the Swingathon – where all five couples took to the floor at the same time.

Gavin Henson and Scott Maslen have missed out on a place in the Strictly Come Dancing 2010 final, following the weekend's semi-final double bill.

The pair - both of whom had found themselves in the bottom two in previous weeks - missed out after receiving the lowest number of votes from viewers.

Scott Maslen says he won't give up on a place in the Strictly final without a fight - despite nearly getting the boot last weekend.

The EastEnders star ended up in the bottom two with Ann Widdecombe and survived - but he and Gavin Henson are now the favourites to go in this Sunday's semi-final double elimination.

'Strictly Come Dancing' star Scott Maslen has said that he wasn't shocked to be placed in the bottom two on the show last week.

Speaking to The Sun, the 'EastEnders' actor said: "It wasn't a shock to be in the bottom because in the two dances before that I wasn't up to my standard - you've got to maintain, if not get better."

'EastEnders' star Scott Maslen is struggling to cope with his tough 'Strictly Come Dancing' schedule, according to his dance partner Natalie Lowe.

Speaking on 'It Takes Two', Lowe said: "He has got extremely long hours and in 'EastEnders' he has got some really full-on storylines."

EastEnders star Scott Maslen has confessed that he is struggling to cope with working on the soap and participating in this year's Strictly Come Dancing, says a report.

The actor, who plays Jack Branning in the Walford soap, has admitted that the BBC ballroom contest is demanding.

As Strictly heads to Blackpool on Saturday, Nov 20, celebrity dancers Matt Baker, Kara Tointon and Scott Maslen talk about dancing at the world renowned Tower ballroom...

Gavin Henson landed his best score yet on Strictly Come Dancing tonight - after snogging a shocked Bruno Tonioli before launching into his foxtrot.

The rugby player kissed the judge full on the lips before beginning his routine with partner Katya Virshilas - and got his first ever standing ovation from the audience at the end.

This week The Sun’s Buzz Magazine went backstage to get all the gossip from Strictly and find out just how all the celebs cope with their nerves:

“There’s a lot of farting backstage, terrible smells being made just as people are about to go on,” Funnywoman-turned-pyschotherapist Pamela Stephenson reveals. “Nerves make you fart, so the girls get away with blaming the boys.”

Meanwhile, the Strictly boys, not satisfied with baring chests and flexing pecs, are using secret guerrilla tactics to distract themselves when not dancing. They lie in wait in dimly lit corridors and, when unsuspecting rivals go by, yank down their trousers.

“There are schoolyard pranks,” confesses EastEnders’ Scott Maslen who, at 39 years of age, is still a big kid.

Cramming in every possible second of practice is also high on the agenda, Patsy’s so determined to perfect her routine, she was rehearsing in the corridor, wearing hair rollers and a shower cap!

'Strictly Come Dancing' stars Gavin Henson and Scott Maslen have reportedly suffered setbacks this week, throwing doubt over their dance performances.

According to The Sun, rugby player Henson has been suffering from a bug and hasn't been able to rehearse properly.

A well placed strictly source claimed Gavin Henson and Scott Maslen have been battling it out for the title of sexiest torso they told Buzz; “Scott tried waxing his chest before the show started, but it hurt too much. So he left it to grow back but he has been using baby oil and bronzer."

Former EastEnder Scott Maslen's stunning interpretation of the Viennese Waltz with partner Natalie Lowe earned him an almost perfect score of three 10s.

But the Strictly Come Dancing audience reserved their most resounding applause - and standing ovation - for the bizarre spectacle performed by ex Government minister Ann Widdecombe.

The fourth week of Strictly Come Dancing 2010 has brought with it more memorable moments as the remaining couples performed the Charleston and tango.

And once again it was a great night for Scott Maslen and Matt Baker, both of whom tied at the top of the judges' scoreboard with 35 points out of 40.

Strictly Come Dancing star Scott Maslen has claimed that he once feared that he had taken another man's life in a fight, a report has claimed.

The EastEnders actor told a tabloid newspaper that he had struck the man with a steel pipe when he was a teenager.

Strictly Come Dancing contestants Pamela Stephenson and Scott Maslen have received some of the highest scores yet as the show reaches its third week.

Pamela topped the judges' scoreboard with an impressive 35 points - the most anyone has scored so far this series - for her rumba, while EastEnders star Scott was just one point behind following his quickstep.

Only three things in life are certain - death, taxes and that one of the celebrities on Strictly Come Dancing will end up doing the horizontal tango with their partner.

It's happened, or been rumoured to have happened (ie happened but no one got a photo), every year since the show began.