Lauren Branning returns to EastEnders! Jacqueline Jossa reprises her role in an upcoming emotional twist. Find out how her return will shake up Albert Square.
EastEnders fans, get ready — a familiar face is making her way back to Walford!
In a surprising twist that’s sure to send shockwaves through Albert Square, Lauren Branning (played by Jacqueline Jossa) is set to return in upcoming EastEnders episodes. The news has been confirmed by a source close to the show’s production, and viewers can expect a highly emotional and dramatic reappearance.
“This is one of the most anticipated returns in recent years. Fans will see a new, evolved version of Lauren — and she’s bringing some serious drama with her,” shared a scriptwriter from the show.
Lauren’s return will come at a time when tensions are running high among the Beale and Mitchell families. With Cindy Beale already caught in a web of secrets and emotional turmoil, Lauren’s sudden arrival is bound to complicate things further — especially with unresolved feelings between her and Peter Beale.
According to insider rumors, Lauren’s storyline may involve a major secret from her time away, which could threaten to unravel several lives in Albert Square. And with EastEnders 2025 heading into one of its most intense narrative arcs yet, fans can expect high-stakes confrontations, heartbreak, and shocking revelations.
🎬 From surprise comebacks to dark family secrets, EastEnders continues to keep viewers hooked night after night. Lauren Branning’s dramatic return is just one of many twists in store this season.