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EastEnders: Jada’s kiss attempt with Zack and their family ties

Jada tried to kiss Zack

EastEnders teen Jada Lennox attempted to kiss Zack Hudson in last night’s episode (Tuesday, May 31 2022).

Zack rejected Jada’s kiss but she later told Zack’s sister, Sharon, that Zack tried to kiss her.

But how old are Zack and Jada, who plays them and how old are the actors?

EastEnders Zack and Jada smile with Union Jack flags
Jada and Zack live at Sharon’s house (Credit: BBC)

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EastEnders: What is Zack and Jada’s connection?

Jada first appeared in EastEnders last year after baby Alyssa was left on Sharon’s doorstep.

Jada revealed to Sharon she was Alyssa’s mother and her father was Sharon’s son Dennis Rickman Jr.

Dennis and Jada slept together and she fell pregnant when they were around 13.

Dennis died during the soap’s 35th anniversary boat accident and never got to meet his daughter.

Zack being Sharon’s half-brother, makes him Dennis’s uncle and Alyssa’s great uncle.

Jada currently lives with Sharon, Zack and Martin at Sharon’s house.

Who plays Zack Hudson and Jada Lennox in EastEnders?

Zack Hudson is played by actor James Farrar.

Jada is played by Kelsey Calladine-Smith.

EastEnders Jada leans in towards a stunned Zack
Jada tried to kiss Zack (Credit: BBC)

How old are Zack and Jada in EastEnders?

Zack’s exact age has never been revealed. He is currently dating Nancy Carter, who is 28, so it’s believed he is around the same age as Nancy.

Meanwhile Jada is 16.

How old are James Farrar and Kelsey Calladine-Smith?

James was born on June 19 1987. This makes him 34 and he will turn 35 later this month.

Meanwhile Kelsey was born on February 17, 2005, making her 17 in real life.

EastEnders Sharon wants answers and looks like she means business
Jada tells Sharon that Zack tried to kiss her (Credit: BBC)

What’s next for Jada and Zack?

After Zack rejected Jada for a kiss, she told Sharon that Zack made a move on her.

But what will Sharon do?

In this week’s scenes, Sharon is furious and kicks a confused Zack out of the house.

Meanwhile Nancy shares some harsh words to Zack and questions his involvement in the business.

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EastEnders usually airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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Charlotte Rodrigues
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Charlotte Rodrigues joined Entertainment Daily in April 2018, as Audience Engagement Executive. A huge soap fan, Charlotte then became Senior Soap Writer, delivering the latest storylines and spoilers to our followers.