EastEnders fans are delighted that the new landlady of the Queen Vic is reportedly a soap icon.

Kat Moon is set to take over the famous landmark after having pulled her first pint there back in 2000.

It will be the first time that Kat’s name will be over the door, despite having run the pub alongside husband Alfie from 2010 to 2013.

The Sun revealed the news reporting that it would be a “full-circle moment” for the character.

It comes after current owners Linda Carter and her mum Elaine Peacock will be forced to put the pub up for sale.

A source told The Sun: “This will be Kat’s third time working in the Queen Vic, but this will be her first time at the helm.

“It’s a full-circle moment for the character, as when she first moved on to Albert Square in 2000, Kat gained employment as a barmaid at the pub. Then, ten years on, she helped Alfie.

“But now she’s going to be the sole licensee of the boozer and it will kick-start a whole new chapter for the pub.

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© South Wales Argus