Reception
Much media response to the character has centred around Maslen's good looks, with the Daily Express commenting: "At last. Someone remotely attractive comes to Albert Square." The Mirror similarly referred to him as "the new hunk on the Square", as well as "the hottest property on EastEnders". Inside Soap praised Maslen's transition between roles, declaring his performance as Jack to be "flawless". However, The Times were more critical, writing of 2007's New Year's Eve episode: "The alleged erotic tension between Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Janus) and Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) was so underplayed as to be invisible."
He was nominated at the 2011 Inside Soap Awards for 'Best Actor'.
Read more about this topic: Jack Branning
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