EastEnders fans were left stunned as Lauren Branning made her return to Walford, only to be arrested for her involvement in drugs smuggling. The character, played by actress Jacqueline Jossa, had left the show five years ago but made a brief comeback last summer. In tonight's episode, Lauren was still in France, staying with her cousin Penny in Paris. However, things took a dark turn when a mysterious woman named Juliette arrived and demanded Lauren work for her again. The shocking twist came when the police discovered a large brick of drugs in Lauren's bag, leading to her arrest.
A Mysterious Return
Last summer, Lauren returned to Walford briefly to visit her ex Peter Beale in France. During her visit, she discovered that Peter's mother Cindy was alive and had faked her death years earlier. Tonight's episode saw Lauren still in France, staying with her cousin Penny in Paris. However, their peaceful visit took a dark turn when Juliette showed up and demanded Lauren's assistance once again. The situation escalated when Juliette threatened the life of Lauren's son, Louie, in order to force Penny to comply.
A Shocking Arrest
As Lauren prepared to return to Walford to visit her ex Peter and her uncle Jack, Penny saw an opportunity to escape her dangerous situation. She decided to join Lauren and the three of them headed to the station to catch the Eurostar to London. However, their journey took an unexpected turn when the police discovered a large brick of drugs in Lauren's bag during a routine search. Although Lauren insisted the drugs were not hers and that she had never seen them before, she was arrested on the spot. Meanwhile, Penny continued on with Louie, leaving fans in shock.
Fans React
The shocking turn of events left EastEnders fans with mixed feelings. Some viewers expressed their disappointment, stating that the episode did not live up to their expectations for a New Year's episode. Others praised the return of Lauren Branning and welcomed Penny as a new addition to the show. However, many fans couldn't help but point out the unrealistic nature of Penny's drug smuggling, noting that she didn't even attempt to hide the package and that Lauren never checked her bag during the flight.
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