UK's sexiest male soapstar hits Halo Ballycastle

The model turned actor is officially the UK’s Sexiest Male Soapstar, he has won the accolade for the last two years at the British Soap Awards.Scott is, best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and in recent years Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap Eastenders.

In July 2007 it was announced that Maslen would be leaving The Bill and joining the cast of Eastenders as regular character Jack Branning. His love interest was Ronnie Mitchell, played by best friend Samantha Janus. Both actors commented that they were uncomfortable doing love scenes since they have known each other most of their lives and are like brother and sister.

He was nominated in the top four for "Sexiest Male" at the British Soap Awards 2008, but was beaten by Rob James Collier from Coronation Street. At the 2009 and 2010 British Soap Awards, Maslen won in the Sexiest Male category.

In 2009, he was voted as PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian alongside singer Leona Lewis.