Jacqueline has responded to the many rumours (Picture: BBC)
The return of Lauren Branning recently delighted EastEnders fans, with many calling on Jacqueline Jossa to come back full-time after realising how much they missed the character.
After a two episode stint for Dot Cotton’s funeral, the rumour mill has been going, with speculation that Jacqueline Jossa is in talks with BBC bosses to reprise the role.
The actress has been flooded with messages of excitement over the prospect, and this has prompted her to clarify claims in a message on Instagram.
Speaking on her Stories, she ruled out any immediate return, insisting that no talks are underway.
“Just been inundated with people being lovely, but thinking I’m coming back to EastEnders full time, I don’t know if something has been taken out of an interview or been completely made up but either way I’m just shutting down any rumours or stories,’ she declared.
‘I am not on the way back to the Square full time, it’s not in talks, I 100 per cent have not confirmed a return.
‘That’s also not me saying I would never go back. When and if the time is right, I would love to. Hope you’re all okay.’
Well, we always love a hopeful ‘never say never’ – and the star went on to enthuse how much she loves the job.
‘Like I have said many times and continue to say, EastEnders is the best job ever and was an honour for the eight years,’ Jacqueline added.
‘As of right now, I am not going back. Thanks so much for all the excited DMs and phone calls and texts. Sorry!’
Jacqueline isn’t ruling out a return entirely – but it’s not on the cards yet (Picture: BBC)
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Lauren’s emotional return saw her catch up with the likes of Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) and uncle Jack (Scott Maslen).
Amid the grieving for Dot, she also had time to have a stand-off with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) over her affair with Lauren’s dad Max (Jake Wood).
But it soon became clear that nothing changes with that man, as Lauren stated that they weren’t speaking due to him having slept with her best friend.
If that’s not setting up a storyline for the future, we don’t know what is…
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The actress has addressed the rumours.
