Tuesday, 2 September 2008

Hollyoaks' Mercedes McQueen says she's a romantic at heart

Jennifer Metcalfe, 25, plays the feisty maneater in the soap

Jennifer Metcalfe flashes her pearly whites

Jennifer Metcalfe recently reunited with Liverpool star Jermaine Pennant

Mercedes has had a pretty chequered love life. Would you like to see her settle down?
No, carry on going! It’s more interesting to play when she’s up to mischief, so for now I want her to stay as she is.

If you could choose any actor to have a passionate fling with your character, who would it be?
The singer Nelly, he’s fit.

Have you been proposed to?
Never. My dream proposal? If you wanted to marry someone it wouldn’t matter if you were in your living room or at the top of the Effel Tower.

What’s the most romantic thing anyone’s ever done for you?
An ex was trying to win me back. He picked me up and in the car played a CD he’d made of all the songs that meant something to us. He took me to a gorgeous house, which he’d filled with flowers and tea lights. He’d got a butler and a chef and champagne… He won me back and now we’re having a fantastic time together. I’m really happy, so who knows…

Are you a romantic at heart?
Oh yes! I cry at weddings, anything – even if it isn’t anyone I know! I was meant do reading at my cousin’s wedding and got up and was crying so much I couldn’t do it!

Who was your first love?
Peter Andre and Prince William. I don’t know what I was thinking!

Describe your ideal partner?
Someone who stands out in a room. He’d have to have a good sense of humour, shares my views and loves life. A male version of me!

Do you believe in love at first sight?
I think it happens to some people, but not for me. I need to get to know someone before I even start to like them.

Describe your ideal night with a partner…
I think nights out with a partner are important to keep a relationship alive. I love a nice meal, maybe go somewhere we can dance. Then go home and cuddle up!

How would you describe yourself in a lonely hearts ad?
Fun, carefree, up for a laugh, spontaneous – and don’t look that bad in make-up!