Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Charlotte Tutton

EastEnders' Lauren Branning 'to drop bombshell about missing Max' as she returns

EastEnders spoilers suggest Lauren Branning could be about to drop big news, as she returns to the BBC soap next week.

It seems Lauren knows where her missing dad Max Branning is, after he fled Walford last year after his romance with Linda Carter ended.

Max remains unaware that Linda fell pregnant with his child, a baby daughter named Annie.

A few months after his exit, his brother Jack Branning visited him in France with his granddaughter Abi, only for Max to do a runner with the child.

Both of them remain missing, but perhaps we may finally learn what happened and where they are now - following the exit of Abi's guardian Rainie Cross earlier this year.

EastEnders spoilers hint that Lauren Branning knows where her father Max Branning is (BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)

Spoilers reveal that Lauren confronts Linda for breaking her dad's heart, so perhaps she blames her for Max's actions.

But knowing about his heartbreak, could this mean she has recently been in touch with her dad, and does she know where they ended up?

Other hints also suggest there's some big news coming, with Lauren set to reveal where some of the past Brannings are now.

Spoilers reveal that Lauren confronts Linda for breaking her dad's heart (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Speaking ahead of her return, actress Jacqueline Jossa hinted there would be updates about her relatives no longer on the show.

She said: "She’s still the same old Lauren, but maybe grown up a little bit! I think she’ll be able to provide some updates about other members of the Branning family!

"Hopefully, Lauren coming home is something positive and light. Obviously, Lauren is upset to lose Grandma Dot, but it’s a bittersweet feeling to be back."

EastEnders spoilers suggest Lauren Branning could be about to drop big news (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

So what big news about her loved ones does she have to spill, and surely it has to involve Max someway or another?

This with the fact she's angry at Linda could suggest she has something to say on the matter.

Jacqueline also appeared to confirm her character Lauren is back for two episodes, and will depart again after the funeral - while she may have been referring to how many episodes cover the funeral.

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.