EASTENDERS fans were all left campaigning for a permanent return for Jacqueline Jossa as she made a return during Dot's funeral episode.
The actress, who plays Lauren Branning on the BBC soap, made the one-off return to honour June Brown. Her character has not been seen on-screen since February 2018 when Jacqueline departed the show to pursue other opportunities.
Fans were left overjoyed as Jacqueline made her return as Lauren during the heartbreaking episode. Lauren appeared at Dot's front door and was welcomed in by Sonia having flown back home to Albert Square from New Zealand.
She handed a bunch of flowers over to a devastated Sonia, adding they were a gift from 'mum and nan'. Read More on EastEndersdot to dot EastEnders fans left in tears as Dot Branning 'returns from beyond the grave'good time Natalie Cassidy reveals secret holidays with late June Brown away from EastEnders The I'm A Celebrity winner is not back on the show permanently however, returning purely for the special tribute episode, much to the disappointment of fans.
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