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Former EastEndersstar Jacqueline Jossa is hoping her return to Albert Square in a few weeks could kick start her working life again. Jac, who played Lauren Branning from 2010 to 2018, is reprising her role for the funeral of Lauren’s step-grandmother, Dot Branning (played by the late June Brown). And, according to a source who spoke exclusively to OK! this week, Jac, 29, is "thrilled" to get back to Walford.

While EastEnders fans may still be reeling from the shock death of one beloved character on Christmas Day, one detail that may help to soften the blow - is the return of fan favourite Lauren Branning in the new year. The character, who is played by actress Jacqueline Jossa, is set to make her highly anticipated return on New Year’s Day with a series of explosive scenes taking place in Paris, France — a far cry from Lauren’s Walford roots.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Dame Barbara Windsor's widow Scott Mitchell is said to have found a bond with his new partner Tanya Franks while they were fundraising for dementia together. Scott, 60, lost wife Barbara in 2020 following her battle with Alzheimer's disease and now he is beginning to heal his heartbreak with a new romance – with another EastEnders star.Tanya, 55, played Rainie Cross who was Tanya Branning's (Jo Joyner) sister in the BBC One soap for a few short stints between 2007 and 2015, but joined Albert Square full time in 2018 until her character left in 2022.

Channel 5 and it sees EastEnders star Jo Joyner reunited with her on-screen mother, Ann Mitchell. The pair played Tanya Branning and Cora Cross, who were mother and daughter, in the BBC soap many years ago. Now, they star as mother and daughter again with Jo playing Laura and Ann playing Maggie.

Former EastEnders star Jo Joyner has revealed that she will be reuniting with a past co-star from the hit BBC soap for new Channel 5 thriller For Her Sins. The actress, 46, who played Tanya Branning on-off from 2006 until 2018, will be starring alongside Ann Mitchell, who played her on-screen mum Cora Cross in Albert Square from 2011 until 2018.Talking about the reunion on Monday's This Morning, Jo said: "I know! What are the chances? Very different dynamic, very different show.

Danielle Harold has been playing troublesome Lola Pearce-Brown on and off for years and has become a firm favourite with all EastEnders fans. But soon, Albert Square will lose the fearsome hairdresser as last year, Lola was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. She was only given months to live and her final scenes are set to air this week.

‌EastEnders favourite Jake Wood has said that he’s “gutted” after being given medical advice not to take part in the London Marathon, forcing him to pull out. He was due to take part in the marathon to help to raise funds for dementia charities in memory of much-loved Peggy Mitchell actress, Barbara Windsor.

EastEnders - but the man who plays him has had a very different love life in the real world. The hunky policeman who lives on Albert Square and is currently loved up with Denise Fox has had a slew of romances on-screen.In the BBC One soap Scott Maslen's character has been married twice - first to Selina, and second to Ronnie Mitchell.READ NEXT: EastEnders' Alice Branning actress looks unrecognisable 9 years after soap exitHe has also been romantically involved with countless women including Tanya Branning, Roxy Mitchell, Rainie Branning, Sharon Rickman and Chelsea Fox.Away from the soap, Scott's love life is very low-key, unproblematic and incredibly loved-up.Scott's love life is a far cry from his EastEnders Jack Branning character's dating history.Away from Walford Scott is happily married to Estelle Rubio, and has been loved up with the stunning star since 1999.The pair began dating before the noughties and then got wed nine years later in 2008.Scott's EastEnder's co-stars were in attendance at the couple's nuptials, with wedding guests including the likes of Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson), Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell) and the late Dame Barbara Windsor (Peggy Mitchell).Sharing regular snaps together, the couple seem to be going strong after 14 years of marriage.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is just a month away from returning and it's been reported that a Gogglebox favourite might be making their way down under. Celebrity Gogglebox star Babatunde Aleshe has reportedly signed up to join the ITV competition series in November, swapping the comfort of his friend Mo Gilligan’s couch for the Australian jungle.

COMEDIAN Babatunde Aleshe is swapping Mo Gilligan’s sofa for the Aussie jungle after signing up for I’m A Celebrity. He impressed show bosses with his funny one-liners while sitting next to Mo on Celebrity Gogglebox.

Gogglebox star Babatunde Aleshe has decided to switch Mo Gilligan’s sofa for the jungle this year after it has been announced that he has signed up to I'm a Celebrity.The star frequently appears on Celebrity Gogglebox and is quick with his one liners as he sits next to Mo Gilligan on the show.A show insider said: “Bosses are really excited to have Babatunde in the mix. He’s become a firm favourite with Celebrity Gogglebox viewers and producers reckon he’ll be a great campmate. READ MORE: Zara Tindall says I'm A Celeb's James Haskell 'interviewed' royals at wedding “He’s been doing stand-up for years but it’s his banter and constant one-liners with best mate Mo on Celebrity Gogglebox that really impressed the casting team.“It’s a great opportunity for him to head to the jungle.” Babatunde is also known for his small role in EastEnders where he played a nurse called Sam who looked after Tanya Branning during her cancer battle.

EastEnders, a role she has enjoyed since 2007. Originally introduced as Rainie Cross, she's the wife of Stuart Highway and former wife of Max Branning.Initially, her character was a drug addict so a lot of her storylines on the show focused on the relationship with her sister Tanya Branning and the drama that followed Rainie whenever she came to Walford.Aside from EastEnders Tanya has also been in other hit shows such as Family Affairs, The Bill and Broadchurch. The 54-year-old is married to fellow actor James Barriscale, who fans may also recognise from ‘Enders.The couple has in fact appeared onscreen together on multiple occasions.

EastEnders viewers were left pleasantly surprised as café worker Marie Evans finally spoke up for the "first time".The cheerful waitress, who works in Kathy's, rarely says a word in the popular BBC soap, but viewers were certainly shocked when she appeared to tell Kim Fox off during the latest episode.As a flamboyant Kim entered the famous café she greeted Marie but told her that she would get her usual "on the house".However, Marie wasn't having any of it and warned her that owner Kathy Beale will need her to cough up the cash.Replying abruptly, Marie said: "Kathy said you have to pay!"Seeing Marie bite back fans took to social media to share their surprise on the famous extra.One spectator questioned: "Is that Marie's first ever line?"Another shocked fan said: "MARIE GETTING LINES." A third viewer also pointed out: "Marie has got lines." Although Marie seemed to snub Kim's proposition, social media influencer Kim told her that the number of views she receives online will help catapult the local café to new heights.Despite the fact that she doesn't speak too much, Marie has been working in Kathy's since 2003.The waitress seems to have an amazing work ethic and gets along well with her colleagues most of the time.Alongside market stall owner Winston and barmaid Tracey, Marie is one of the longest-serving extras in the long-running programme.In 2010, Marie joined the local book club following the departure of Tanya Branning and Jane's holiday to America.A few years ago, Marie's employer Ian Beale stole a home video of her giving birth to put his daughter Lucy Beale off having a child, however, it’s unknown if Marie is actually aware of this.In 2016, Marie spoke up for Tina Carter when she asked the cafe worker to help her

EastEnders star Tanya Franks has been a Walford legend for a number of years.The 54-year-old actress joined the BBC One soap as Tanya Branning's drug-addicted sister Lorraine "Rainie" Cross in 2007, appearing intermittently before being reintroduced a soap regular in 2018.She has since been involved in a number of dramatic storylines, including her marriage to former brother-in-law Max Branning (Jake Wood) and her kidnapping of baby Abi Branning.Off-screen, Tanya's life is a lot more grounded, as the actress has carved out a successful career both on stage and on screen.She has also been happily married to fellow actor James Barriscale for a number of years.As Rainie gets accused of cheating on husband Stuart Highway (Ricky Champs) with his former pal Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), Daily Star has taken a look into Tanya's life away from Walford.Tanya began her telly career portraying Karen Ellis in the Channel 5 soap, Family Affairs.Following a brief Holby City appearance, she joined ITV police drama The Bill as DI Morell in 2004.Alongside her part-time EastEnders role, Tanya continued to act in several miniseries and short film projects for a number of years before landing the role as Lucy Stephens in the first two seasons of Broadchurch.She later appeared in episodes of Chewing Gum and Silent Witness, before joining the BBC One soap full-time.Tanya's husband James Barriscale is every bit the successful actor she is.The 52-year-old also starred in The Bill as several different characters and appeared in EastEnders as a character called Jonathan Malnet in 2015.He is perhaps best known for playing Desk Sergeant John Swift in WPC 56.James has also starred in a number of Hollywood projects over the years, with bit roles in

EastEnders star Adam Croasdell learned all he needed to know from playing womanising Dr Al Jenkins in the hit soap.Adam, 45, played the role of Dr Jenkins for 44 episodes back in 2009 and made quite the impact in his time on the square.The Zimbabwean-born British actor soon had the local ladies fighting over him upon his arrival, with several of them remarking on the doctor’s good looks.Tanya Branning accidentally spilled her coffee on him, but he didn’t seem to mind as he asked her out.As Dr Jenkins he had the pick of the leading ladies to date, and soon added Roxy Mitchell and Chelsea Fox to his list of love affairs.With good looks, charm, and an impressive track record with the ladies, it’s not too hard to see why his role of the

KEN Barlow has been labelled the biggest Casanova in soapland after bedding 24 women, closely followed by EastEnders’ Max Branning and Hollyoaks’ Mercedes McQueen. Ever wondered who the biggest player in soapland is? Coronation Street’s Ken ­Barlow (Bill Roache) is officially top with the most number of partners at 24.

EastEnders star Jo Joyner, who played Tanya Branning on the BBC soap, has teased her potential return after nearly three years.

FORMER EastEnders star Jo Joyner has hinted she could return to the soap as Tanya Branning one day. The 43-year-old actress appeared on the BBC One show on and off from 2006 to 2018, but has feared her character could be killed off.

Tanya Franks has been popping up in Walford since 2010 as Lorraine "Rainie" Cross with her EastEnders character the sister of Tanya Branning, formerly played by Jo Joyner. She was reintroduced as a soap regular in 2018 married to her former brother-in-law Max Branning, played by Jake Wood, and has caused quite a stir with her storylines ever since, also bedding Max's brother Jack Branning (Scott Maslen).

EastEnders fans were left gutted tonight after an iconic blunder was seemingly cut out from the live Who Killed Lucy Beale? episode.

EastEnders' live episodes are one of the most highly anticipated dates in viewers' calendars as the BBC broadcasts the actors live to the unforgiving public.