Roxanne McKee: 'Sam Janus is incredible' (VIDEO)

Roxanne McKee: 'Sam Janus is incredible' (VIDEO) (Image credit: PA Wire/Press Association Images)

Former Hollyoaks star Roxanne McKee revealed she's a massive fan of EastEnders actress Samantha Janus. She told whatsontv.co.uk at Saturday's British Soap Awards: "I think Sam Janus is incredible in EastEnders, credit where credit's due." Roxanne continued: "I watched the story with Sam when her father first came into it because my friend, Kara (Tointon), is in it and I was watching it for her. But I think Sam is a fantastic actress who deserves recognition." Disappointingly for Roxanne, Samantha lost out to Coronation Street's Katherine Kelly in the Best Actress category. Talking about her own two wins as Sexiest Female, Roxanne joked that it was a 'tongue in cheek award... I take it with a pinch of salt.' CLICK below to watch the interview with Roxanne McKee

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