WELLARD: WHERE IS HE NOW?

Soap pooch Wellard spoke exclusively to the Scandaless today about his plans for the future following his recent departure from EastEnders.

Clad in a figure-hugging lycra collar and lead ensemble that paid tribute to the success of his recent fitness DVD release, Walkies! with Wellard, Wellard was looking good as he confirmed that he has plenty of plans in the pipeline.

"I'll probably go down the daytime TV route, maybe guest on breakfast shows, do a spot of presenting, then join all the rest of the ex-EastEnders actors in The Bill or Holby City," Wellard told reporters.

He added: "I'll also do a revealing shoot for FHM or Nuts as soon as I have had minor surgery, and following that I expect Celebrity Big Brother will come knocking. By that time EastEnders will want me back again. So I've got it made, really." Wellard also revealed plans to continue to socialise with his doggy ex-castmates Betty and Terence, "especially Terence," he added, with a knowing wink.