A twist no one saw coming as EastEnders fans are convinced that Lauren isnt Max Branning’s biological daughter. Viewers are actively debating a wild theory that Lauren Branning is actually Jack’s daughter.
A viewer started the online discussion by pointing out a major detail about the family. Now, fans are split on whether the soap will deliver a massive twist. Well, the theory completely upends twenty years of Walford history. Keep scrolling to learn more
Fans Debate Shock Lauren Branning Parentage Theory
Fans of the BBC soap believe that Lauren isn’t Max’s child; instead, she is the daughter of his brother Jack Branning. A user noted that Max’s other kids have blonde or ginger hair and brunette Lauren is the odd one out.
Also, viewers feel that Jack treats Lauren more like a daughter than his own child, Penny Branning. Furthermore, sceptics say that dark hair runs in the Branning family genes through the grandparents and uncles.
Other fans have pointed out that a secret hookup between Tanya and Jack would require a massive rewrite. And soap fans feel that the twist would ruin Lauren’s identity as the female version of Max.
What EastEnders Viewers Are Saying On Reddit
A user said, “I really think that Lauren is not Max’s but Jack’s daughter…I think this won’t be found out for a couple of years. Think about it…EVERY SINGLE one of Max’s kids has lighter hair, either blonde or ginger apart from Lauren. I’m sorry but Lauren is Jack’s. This explains why the brothers have fought for so long…”
Another shared, “I actually think Jack treats Lauren more like a daughter than he treats Penny like one. It would be a brilliant twist but I can’t see it happening, sadly.” Elsewhere, a third wrote, “A discovery Lauren is Jack’s would upend Lauren’s entire history of essentially being a female version of Max.”
Others pointed out saying, “Now that you’ve pointed that out, I definitely think the casting was deliberate to allow for this to be a thing down the line…” Someone else commented saying, “This would require the writers to have imaginative ability to think this deeply and create a plot this extravagant.”
Some users joked, saying, “My husband and I have a blonde, a brunette and a redhead. However, this is EE, and I actually quite like the idea, so I’m open to this one!” Meanwhile, do you think Lauren is Jack’s daughter, not Max’s? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.