My dad’s a former Premier League footballer and my brother plays for Chelsea – I’m making my own way on EastEnders

EASTENDERS' newest star Kitty Castledine is the daughter of an ex-Premier League star and the sister of a current Chelsea midfielder.

Actress Kitty, 21, who was paralysed at the age of seven, made her debut on the soap on New Year's Day as Penny Branning - daughter of Jack Branning and cousin of Lauren Branning.

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But what many EastEnders fans may not be aware of is her famous family.

Not only is her mum Lucy Alexander a former host of Homes Under The Hammer, but her dad and brother have made names for themselves in football.

Kitty's father, Stewart Castledine, 50, spent nine years playing for Wimbledon.

That included six seasons in the Premier League where he made 26 appearances, scoring four goals.

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He also featured in the second tier for Wycombe.

And Kitty's brother is Chelsea youngster Leo Castledine, 18.

The teenager has played 35 times for the Blues' U21 side since joining from Wimbledon in 2020, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists.

He has also earned three caps for England's U19s.

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Leo has appeared as an unused substitute in four of Mauricio Pochettino's squads so far this season.

And he could be given his first-team debut when they host Championship side Preston in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

Before committing to football, Leo was also a part of the academy at Harlequins rugby.

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