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Charlotte Tutton

Jacqueline Jossa will only return to EastEnders if the whole Branning family come back

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has said never say never to a return to the BBC soap - but there are some conditions it seems.

The Lauren Branning actress said the timing had to be right for her to head back to Walford.

Not only that, but she'd likely only do it if all the Branning family came back too.

This may prove difficult for two Branning members, given Lauren's sister Abi and brother Bradley are both dead - both killed in separate falls from The Queen Vic roof.

But with Lauren's mother Tanya, father Max and her nan Cora all still out there, not to mention her little boy Louie who is with her in New Zealand, there's always the possibility Lauren will come back.

EastEnders' Lauren Branning actress Jacqueline Jossa teased a soap comeback, but said the timing 'had to be right' (BBC)

Speaking during an Instagram live this weekend, Jacqueline discussed the possibility of a return as fans are always desperate to see her back on the show.

She said of the soap: "The timing would have to be right. It would only happen if all the Brannings came back at the same time.

"So EastEnders would have to want us all back."

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has said never say never to a return to the BBC soap (jacjossa/Instagram)

Max, played by actor Jake Wood, recently departed the Square after almost 15 years on the show.

The character fled Walford after hitting rock bottom, with fans gutted to see him leave.

Max's brother and Lauren's uncle Jack Branning remains in the Square, as does Abi's daughter Abi Jr who is being brought up by Rainie Highway (the aunt of Lauren and Abi).

Also in the Square is Peter Beale, Lauren's ex and the father of her son Louie.

Lauren is often mentioned by her loved ones still on the Square, so there is always room for a return.

Fans will no doubt want to see Tanya and Max return with her, with the family at the centre of some huge scenes and plots over the years.

EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.

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