TV Season & Spoilers previously reported that fan favorite EastEnders star – Jacqueline Jossa is all set to reprise her role as Lauren Branning. However, not much information has surfaced about her return story or date other than the fact that it will be fueled with drama. Now, the BBC One drama has spilled out some more details about the return to entice the viewers further.
Fans can expect to see Lauren back on EastEnders in the new year – 2024. In fact, she won’t be arriving at the Square alone! Her cousin -Penny too, will return home next month. For the unversed, Peggy is Jack Branning’s eldest daughter. Until now, she had been living with her mother, away from Walford. Talented actress Kitty Castledine has been roped in to play grown-up Penny on the soap.
What To Expect From Lauren’s Return On EastEnders
The latest details reveal that before arriving in Walford, Lauren and Penny will ring in the New Year on screen in Paris. However, something that transpires that evening will change their course on EastEnders. The following day, the cousins decide that they must return home to Walford. It is certain that Penny arrives home. But is Lauren with her? Because, the latest pictures show the latter getting arrested at the airport as she is trying to get to London.
Speaking to the media, Jacqueline asserts that Lauren has grown a lot in the past years on EastEnders. She constantly wants to prove that she is a better person, even though she is Max’s daughter. “She doesn’t want to be like her dad, and that’s really apparent,” the soap star points. Lauren has a lot of her focus on Louis, as she is fiercely protective of him. Speaking about Lauren’s rapport with Penny, Jacqueline gushed that she is such an EastEnders fan girl.
She is constantly going through all the possible dynamics she can share with Penny on EastEnders. Especially some of “that girly back-and-forth” she used to love having with Abi. Jacqueline points out that Penny is a firecracker. She does whatever she wants to do. So it will really be a lot of fun to watch them together on the screen. “Penny is an uncontrollable character with lots of fire in her belly, which is so much fun to play opposite,” she concluded.
Well, honestly, we are highly intrigued! What about you? Tell us in the comments. Meanwhile, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers for more EastEnders updates.