EastEnders Max Branning is returning to Albert Square. His arrival has already shocked fans. And Jacqueline Jossa has hinted about the upcoming storyline. Jacqueline plays Lauren in the BBC soap, and Max is her father in the show. She dropped hints about how Lauren will react to the news of his father’s reappearance. Keep scrolling to learn more.
EastEnders Jacqueline Jossa Teased Laurens’ Struggles With Max
She was recently present at an EastEnders press event. And there she hinted about what’s ahead for Lauren after Max’s return. Jossa was asked if she would welcome her father’s return, and she said it would be complicated. She also says that Jacqueline would be excited, but her character, Lauren, will not be.
They were at a distance for many years, but still their bond has some cracks. But for her, Max is her dad, and she knows him more than anybody else, more than his son Oscar does. Lauren still misses him and wants to be his little daughter again. However, they need to mend their relationship after past mistakes.
The actress feels that the emotional connections make the story more compelling. Max is somebody whom she cannot ever forget, but he is also the reason behind her pain. With every return of Max, he brings along pain and hope that things could be fixed.
Jacqueline Speaks On Jake Wood’s Comeback.
Jacqueline has made it clear that she couldn’t be happier to have Jake Wood back on the sets. She confessed that she secretly waited for his return for many years. It was a comeback that the fans and entire cast waited for.
However, when the rumours about his comeback were out, she didn’t like it. She thought she would accidentally leak about the biggest EastEnders return. Then she read her script, and it was confirmed that he is returning. And she was very excited to work with him again.
The reunion was very special for them. Jake had last appeared in the BBC soap nearly five years ago. And Jacqueline reminded him that she had left two years before him. So there was a total of 7 years’ gap since they last shared screen time together. However, when they reunited again to film new scenes, nothing had changed. The chemistry between the two of them was the same. She says it feels like no time has passed, and he is just typical Max. What can you do?
The fans’ excitement matches Jacqueline’s emotions. Zoe’s storyline is connected with Max Branning. Everybody is eager to know more about their past. And also whether his return will bring more chaos to the Branning and Slater family. The audience also wants to see how Lauren will face her father’s return to their lives. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.