BBC EastEnders' Lauren Branning 'set for heartbreaking twist' as fans solve what's wrong

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EastEnders viewers are on edge, fearing a heart-wrenching twist for Lauren Branning (played by Jacqueline Jossa).This week, she made a shocking confession to her cousin Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) about her secret addiction to painkillers, stemming from a nightclub accident in September that left her in constant pain.

Despite being pregnant and trying to reduce her medication intake, Lauren's pain persists, leading to concerns about her health and the wellbeing of her unborn child.

While some fans speculate that she might be experiencing withdrawal symptoms, others fear an undiagnosed injury could be at play.

The dramatic turn of events sparked concern among viewers, who began speculating about Lauren's fate. One fan hypothesised: "Maybe Lauren is in pain and she generally needs the medication for the pain caused from the crush.