Supposing it wasn't someone her own age, what about Michael, he is supposed to be sticking around?
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Supposing it wasn't someone her own age, what about Michael, he is supposed to be sticking around?
Well the new Lauren looks quiet old yes it could be himQuote:
Originally Posted by moonstorm
but is Michael taken???Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Oh yes I dont think he is and Kat stays with AlfieQuote:
Originally Posted by Siobhan
I think Michael would be better matched with Roxy maybe
Who has him as I take it Alfie and Kat will get back together again?
Of ocurse he is taken, scriptwriters rarely put two eligible suited people together, do they? We will have a wife or at least estranged wife coming to look for her husband, no doubt with a couple of kids in tow too :p
Yip very true Perdy, in a couple of months some stranger from Spain will turn up in the square looking for him. Obviously it will have an explosive outcome :lol:
That will rock the Square....Quote:
Originally Posted by moonstorm
Sorry I forgot that bit Parkerman.
The only hot males around there is Ryan or Greg unless it is someone from the E20 spin off show
The US some place , go there for a couple of months and come back at least 2/3 years older
Does anyone still reallyyyyy dislike the new Lauren Branning?
I think she's a good actress, but I never saw what was wrong with the old Lauren Branning..
same, i think shes a good actress but shes not like Lauren at all! I see her and have to questio who she is!
I do she is terribleQuote:
Originally Posted by .:SpIcYsPy:.
Agreed with Kasple and Katy.
I don't like how they have changed Lauren's character completely!!
EastEnders teen Lauren Branning discovers one of the best-kept secrets in Albert Square next week as she realises that Stacey Slater was Archie Mitchell's killer. The drama kicks off after Lauren accuses her dad Max of being the murderer, prompting him to protest his innocence and insist that he is merely protecting the real culprit. Later, a remark from Stacey helps Lauren to put the pieces of the puzzle together and she finally comes to the correct conclusion - if neither Bradley or Max killed Archie, it must have been Stacey… Jacqueline Jossa, who took over the role of Lauren in the summer, recently chatted to DS about the upcoming plot twist.
Lauren seems to be the only person on the Square who's talking about Bradley at the moment - why has she been thinking about him so much?
"I think that after Bradley's death, Lauren didn't really speak about Bradley for a long time - no-one has really spoken about him. But I think that now Billie has died, it's reminded her of other things - Bradley died and now another family member has gone, so it's brought it all back."
As Ronnie's wedding approaches, we see Lauren become quite paranoid about Max's angry side - why is that?
"I think Lauren has seen Max's temper a lot of times in the past - he's punched Peter and now he's threatened Jay. At the same time, she's thinking about Archie's murder and realising that if Bradley didn't do it, it must have been someone else. As far as she knows, her dad is the only person who knows that Bradley didn't do it, so she's trying to put this puzzle together and it's all adding up to Max being the killer, because everything he does seems to lead to a lot of aggression."
Eventually, we see Lauren packing her bags and accusing Max of killing Archie - what brings her to that point?
"I don't think Lauren is accusing her dad of killing Archie. Well, she is, but she's doing it to see what his reaction will be. Obviously she doesn't know for sure and she's still trying to piece things together in her head. Also, Lauren is a teenager and she's quite rude and aggressive anyway - like her dad! I think Lauren decides that she just doesn't want to be in the same house as Max anymore, because if he can do what he does to other people, then he can do it to his daughter as well. We've seen him cheating with his own son's wife, so Lauren thinks he could hurt her too."
How does Lauren figure out that Stacey is the killer?
"Lauren is speaking to Stacey in the toilets in the Queen Vic, and at first she's just accusing Stacey of still trying it on with Max - basically calling her a bit of a slapper! Then Stacey slips up and doesn't really think about what she's saying - she tells Lauren that Max has promised to always look out for her. Then Lauren's brain starts ticking again and it all just fits into place!"
There aren't many characters on the Square who know the truth about Stacey and Archie, so were you excited when you heard that Lauren would find out?
"Yeah, definitely! I had a meeting about it, but before I read the scripts, I didn't actually know how involved I would be. Then I read the scripts and I was like, 'Wow!' It was unbelievable."
Billie's death storyline was another big storyline that you've been involved in - what was that like to film?
"The Billie storyline was the first thing that I did - on my first day, because we worked backwards and it was really confusing! (Laughs) On my first two days, we did the whole Billie thing and it was really good. I was excited to work with Lindsey Coulson so soon! It was very emotional as well. The whole thing was really deep."
The scene where Lauren laughed after hearing about Billie's death certainly got EastEnders fans talking - what was your interpretation of that?
"At first I was surprised and I was thinking, 'Laughing at someone's death?!' But then I did realise that it does sometimes happen and everyone reacts differently to hearing news like that. It can be a natural reaction and it can be uncontrollable. Some people laugh, some people cry and some people do neither!"
You've been with EastEnders for a few months now - are you enjoying it?
"I'm loving it! I don't care that I'm waking up at 5.30 in the morning! (Laughs) I just love it. It's amazing to work with the people who I'm working with. I'm so lucky to be part of the Branning family - they're such a good family!"
What can we expect Lauren to do now that she knows the truth about Stacey? Should Stacey be worried?
"Lauren now feels very capable because she knows the truth. She now has the power to get Stacey gone…"
More from 'Enders star Jacqueline Jossa
I recently chatted to EastEnders newcomer Jacqueline Jossa to hear about the surprise twist ahead for her character Lauren Branning, who is about to discover Stacey Slater's darkest secret.
Lauren figuring out that Stacey killed Archie should definitely make her one to watch in the coming weeks, but whether she will prove to be the Walford favourite's worst nightmare remains to be seen.
Click here if you haven't yet read our main chat with Jacqueline. Alternatively, read on for some bonus bits from the interview...
What's it like working with Jake Wood, who plays Max?
"He's brilliant - he was one of the first people I met so he took me round the Square and we really got on well. All we do is laugh on set and we have a great relationship. He's great to work with and I pick up a lot from him!"
Is there anyone else who you particularly enjoy working with?
"I love working with Lorna, who plays Abi, because we just really get along and it's quite strange how much we have in common! I also love working with Shona McGarty, Ricky Norwood and Bunmi Mojekwu. I love working with everyone really! Also, Lacey Turner was amazing to work with on this storyline, and Jo Joyner is fantastic."
We've seen the tough side of Lauren quite often so far - would you like us to see her softer side in the future?
"Yes, and you definitely do see that softer side of Lauren soon! But acting tough is just a front for Lauren anyway - she's not horrible 24/7 and it's just something that she hides behind."
Finally, Lauren was dumped by her boyfriend recently - is there anyone on the Square who you'd like to see her get together with?
"I think Lauren and Fatboy would work quite well, because Fatboy is just hilarious and Lauren is quite dry. That would be quite strange because you just wouldn't imagine it! Or maybe even her and Darren, because you just wouldn't expect Lauren and Darren Miller to be together. And Lauren would love it but hate it at the same time!"
Are you looking forward to Lauren's new storyline? Let me know your thoughts using the usual form below!
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EastEnders star Jake Wood has teased that Max Branning needs to be "wary" of what his daughter Lauren is capable of.
Viewers will see Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) learn that Stacey (Lacey Turner) murdered Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) next week.
Speaking to Soaplife, Wood revealed that Max thinks he can keep Lauren quiet.
"He's worried but thinks he can pull it back," he said. "He begs Lauren to keep quiet and she says she's going to drop it. But then he lies instead of telling her he's going to the clinic with Stacey and it sets her off again. She thinks Max and Stacey are 'involved'."
As Lauren continues to cause problems, Max tells Stacey that she should keep her distance from the family for a while, leaving the new mum heartbroken.
Wood explained: "He says it because Lauren's listening, but Stacey doesn't realise. She gets really upset and goes missing. Max is desperate to tell her he didn't mean it. He tries to get in touch with her but he can't. The problem is Lauren tells him if he has any contact with Stacey, she'll disown him."
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:rotfl: That made me chuckle!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan
One the new soap mags (not sure which one) suggests Lauren will get with Ryan
ASTENDERS star Neil McDermott is to have an affair with a teenage girl in the soap - just like he did in real life.
His character Ryan Malloy will fall for Lauren Branning, 17, and risk the wrath of her protective dad Max.
Love rat Neil, 30, cheated on wife Michelle, 29, by bedding 16-year-old fan Chloe Peebles in a hotel earlier this year.
They met in a nightclub at Stockton-on-Tees just six weeks after Michelle gave birth to the couple's first child.
The new soap storyline was written before Neil's cheating was exposed. But it will cut close to the bone as it sees him embark on a relationship with feisty Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa).
Max (Jake Wood) is furious when he gets wind of the romance between the pair, right, which will develop in the BBC1 soap this summer.
He already holds a grudge against Ryan, estranged husband of Janine (Charlie Brooks), because he fathered his own ex-love Stacey Branning's baby, Lily.
A Walford insider said: "Sparks will fly when Ryan and Lauren begin their relationship. Max is certainly someone not to mess with.
"He's already very protective of his daughters and Ryan isn't exactly favourite person after his relationship with Stacey, who Max will always hold a torch for."
Neil begged for forgiveness after his affair, saying: "I am so sorry to my wife, daughter and our family for this betrayal. I'm distraught that my life is now in tatters due to a stupid mistake."
The Sun
http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/s...auren-Branning
Already mentioned in the above thread maybe a mod move would move and add to the above thread
EastEnders' Ryan Malloy and Lauren Branning are to embark on a shockingly steamy romance.
The age difference between the unlikely couple - played by Neil McDermott and Jacqueline Jossa - will stun Walford residents, in particular the teen's over-protective father Max (Jake Wood) who "hits the roof" when he finds out about their relationship.
An 'EastEnders' insider revealed: "Max will hit the roof when he discovers that Lauren is with Ryan. To him, Lauren is still his little girl - and he won't approve of someone so much older being her boyfriend.
"On top of that, he still harbours a grudge against Ryan over his failed relationship with Stacey Branning. Their dislike for each other will only get worse."
However, it isn't just Max the loved-up couple will have to come up against, but Ryan's half-sister Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) - who is Lauren's best friend - and his evil ex-wife Janine (Charlie Brooks) will also be vocal in their discontent for the new romance.
The Walford source added to Inside Soap magazine: "No matter how many people disapprove of this love match, Ryan and Lauren won't bow to pressure and split up.
"Both of them are stubborn, and Lauren won't allow anyone to tell her what to do. It'll be a difficult time for Max. He'll be desperate to drive a wedge between them - and that could mean that he has to join forces with Janine."
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Does Lauren fall pregnant?
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Originally Posted by tammyy2j
I never understood the expression u guys use "fall pregnant" ???? Sorry I am just a DUMB Yank trying to understand the EXPRESSION. If Lauren does get pregnant by Ryan.. Ryan will probably latch on to her since Lily is in the USA with Stacey.. BTW gang when did Janine and Ryan get a divorce ??? Do not remember any thing being mentioned or seeing any papers signed or initaled ???
fall pregnant same as become pregnantQuote:
Originally Posted by JustJodi
Ryan is leaving soon enough
I didnt think Ryan and Janine are divorced so maybe he could claim some of her big inheritance
i don't really think it's that shocking, is it? Lauren's 17/18 but i wouldn't say Ryan's character is supposed to be much over 25/26. Ok, so if you were her dad you wouldn't like it and it is bound to end in tears, but it's hardly a pervy old man taking advantage.
yeah I don't get it what the fuss is about either.. Lauren is around 17 and Ryan is only about 5 to 6 years older...
ETA.. just checked it out there is 10 years between them.. she is 17, he is 27.... still not prev old man thing.. My ex husband is 10 years older than me and I met him when I was 18
I think Max would have a problem with anyone that Lauren went out with.
The new Lauren looks nearly as old as Ryan
I'm sure Janine wont be happy about it or does she even care anymore about him?
Maybe by Darren :DQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
She is to sleep with Greg her step dad
This is a spoilers thread. I don't think there's any need to hide it.
EastEnders' Branning family face a new crisis in upcoming episodes as troubled teen Lauren hits rock bottom.
Fans of the soap have recently seen Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) become increasingly reliant on alcohol as she tries to switch off from problems at home - and the situation comes to a head in dramatic fashion on the day of Pat's funeral.
When returnee Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater) brings alcopops along to the church next week, Lauren is delighted and shares them with her.
However, Lauren ends up in a drunken state and Tanya (Jo Joyner) and Max (Jake Wood) are horrified when they spot their wayward daughter being sick behind a gravestone at Pat's burial.
Lauren is immediately dragged home by her parents and a showdown takes place at the Branning house as she is confronted over her behaviour.
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Pictured: Max and Tanya confront Lauren over her drunken antics.
As tempers fray, erratic Lauren threatens to jump out of a window - forcing a shocked Max to step in by manhandling her onto her bed.
It's clear to the Brannings that they'll have to take urgent action to get Lauren's life back on track, but with all the stress that she's been under lately, how will they feel when it emerges that they may be part of the problem?
EastEnders airs these scenes on Friday, January 13 at 8pm on BBC One.
EastEnders' Lauren Branning has endured a tough few months on Albert Square following her mum Tanya's cervical cancer diagnosis, which has resulted in the teen drinking heavily as she worries about what the future might hold.
In real life, things are looking brighter for Jacqueline Jossa, who plays Lauren, as she has secured her first major recognition for her EastEnders role. The 19-year-old is in the running for 'Best Newcomer' at the National Television Awards, which will take place in London on January 25.
Jacqueline recently caught up with Digital Spy to chat about the NTAs and Lauren's current storylines.
How does it feel to be in the running for 'Best Newcomer' at the NTAs?
"It feels wicked, actually! It's really nice to get some recognition and to feel part of it all. I'm very happy to be nominated."
What would it mean to you to win the award?
"It would be amazing. It would mean a lot to my family, and for me it would be a real honour. I've never really won anything before, so it would be really cool!"
Which scenes are you most proud of from your time at EastEnders so far?
"I'd say all of the scenes with Jo Joyner for the cancer storyline. I feel proud of those as it was really emotional stuff. There's also some scenes coming up where it's more about Lauren and how she feels about the whole thing. Lauren feels responsible for Tanya, and you'll see how she's coping with what her mum's going through, so I'm quite proud of those scenes too."
You're up against Chris Fountain from Coronation Street and Chelsea Halfpenny from Emmerdale. What do you think of your competition?
"I've met Chelsea before as I did a photoshoot with her last year, and she was so lovely. And I love Emmerdale - she's wicked in that and she's had a really good storyline. I don't watch Corrie as often but I've seen Chris in Hollyoaks and he's wicked as well. It's tough competition!"
How much support have you had from your EastEnders co-stars over the nomination?
"They've been really supportive. Everyone's joking around saying that they're going to jump up and dance if I win! Matt Lapinskas and Preeya Kalidas are quite funny as they've got all these dance routines, so they've said that they're going to come up and do a routine if I win - which would be hilarious!"
EastEnders is up for 'Best Serial Drama', so do you think the show is in with a good chance this year?
"I do - I think it's been an amazing year. We've had Jo's big storyline, Nina Wadia's storyline - and the Christmas episodes were brilliant. We've had Pat's death episode as well, so I think we have done a lot this year and we're definitely in with a good chance. But all the soaps are great, so we'll have to wait and see what happens on the night."
Jessie Wallace is also representing EastEnders in the 'Serial Drama Performance' category…
"Yeah, and Jessie is absolutely amazing. I watch everything that she does and try to learn from her every time that I see her on screen. She's so amazing, and I think she definitely deserves to win - absolutely."
Are you looking forward to the big night itself?
"I'm quite scared! I'm looking forward to it to see all the famous people though! I don't really class myself as famous, so it just feels like I'm going in and spying on all the celebs! It should be a great night."
We've seen Lauren drinking quite heavily recently. What's going through her mind at the moment?
"I think Lauren is just drinking to forget, to be honest. She's quite lonely at the moment and nobody is really taking any interest in her. Whitney is busy with Fat Boy, and she's got a bit of Tyler too! So Lauren feels slightly isolated.
"Lauren is also worrying about Tanya, but now that Max is back, he wants to be the one who's looking after her - so now Lauren doesn't even have Tanya to focus on. That's what's driving Lauren to drink at the moment - her loneliness."
Lauren has recently had a 'friends with benefits' relationship with Tyler. Was she hiding stronger feelings for him?
"She was hiding stronger feelings in the sense that she wanted someone to be there for her. It was a 'friends with benefits' thing, but I think Lauren would have liked it to be more than that. She gets along with Tyler, he's good looking - and for Lauren it's a comfort thing as she needs someone to be there.
"But Lauren thought that Tyler just wanted a casual relationship, so she pretended that she wanted it that way too - as it was the only way she could have him."
Now that Tyler has dumped Lauren, do you want her to get a new love interest?
"I think she's better off single for a while, to be honest! She hasn't really got time for a boyfriend as she's got so many other issues. Now that Lucy is back, she's more wrapped up in friendship, so I don't think there'll be time for a boyfriend just yet."
Lauren also decides to quit school in an upcoming episode. Is she making the right choice?
"In my opinion, Lauren should have stayed in school, because she's really intelligent. But if she gets a new job, takes it seriously and sticks it out, maybe it could work out for the best. We'll have to wait and see what happens!"
How are things between Lauren and Max at the moment?
"I think there's always a bit of tension! I think in many ways they're exactly the same person - Lauren has exactly the same trust issues, and she tells lies too. They're exactly the same in so many ways, and I think that's why they clash so much. But Lauren is starting to understand him a little bit more, and he's starting to give her the time of day. Hopefully their relationship can get a little bit better!"
Would you like Lauren and Abi to bond a bit more as well?
"Yeah, I'd love that - and I think realistically they would when they're going through a family problem like this. It would bring the family a little bit closer. I think they are quite close already, though, and they have a lot of family banter! They may not like each other as people, but they love each other as family."
Could she have more scenes with uncle Derek too?
"Jamie Foreman is a legend - I love him and I think he's great. I'd definitely love to work more with him. We do get on well, so it'd be nice if there were more scenes with just me and him. I'd love Lauren to be his sidekick and make Max jealous!"
Where would you like Lauren to be in a year's time?
"I'd love it if it was a happy family environment in a year's time. And maybe she could get a nice boyfriend who would calm her down a bit with the whole drinking thing. She could settle down a bit, but I doubt that's going to happen - it's EastEnders!"
When did you realise that you wanted to be an actress?
"I've always wanted to be an actress - since I was really little. But when I told people that, a lot of people would say, 'Oh right, but what are you really going to do?' - because they didn't see it as a realistic career choice. After that, I considered being a relationship counsellor for a while! But then I realised that I hadn't even had a relationship at that point, so it was a bit of a stupid idea!
"After that, I realised that I wanted to give acting a good go - and fortunately it actually worked out. I definitely didn't think it would happen so quickly. I was still in college when I got the role of Lauren and I had two years to go, but I had to leave because I couldn't fit both of them in. But you learn so much here at EastEnders that it's actually like being at college."
What have you learned from your time at the show?
"When I watch my first episodes back, I think that I was awful compared to how I am now. I think I've improved so much and you learn different techniques from different people. For example, when I work with Jo Joyner, I often pick up on little things that she does and I'll write it down. It's the same with Jake Wood and Shona McGarty - I've been learning from everyone, really, and soaking it all in."
Are you hoping to stick with the show for a while?
"At the moment, I'm completely happy at EastEnders. I think there's so much more for Lauren to do and experience. I'm certainly not planning to go anywhere at the moment!"
New look for Lauren it is a bit too Kat Slater meets Kim Fox meets Bianca Butcher.http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastender...acquelin.shtml
EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa has revealed that she initially rejected the advances of her boyfriend and co-star Tony Discipline.
The pair, who play Walford's Lauren Branning and Tyler Moon, started dating last year after they began working together on the BBC soap.
However, Jossa has now told The Sun's TV Buzz magazine that she first met Discipline before he had landed his EastEnders role.
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Jossa explained: "It was at my favourite nightclub. Tony came up and said he was auditioning for EastEnders. I didn't believe him, though when I walked back to my mates, I was like, 'Did you see his teeth?! He's well fit!'
"But I left it. I didn't think he was going to join EastEnders. He even added me on Facebook and I deleted him! Then a couple of months later, I came into work and there he was. I called my cousin and said, 'Do you remember Fit Boy? He is in the building'."
She continued: "We didn't get together for ages, as we thought it'd be weird on set, but it got to the point where there was no other option.
"We kept it a secret at first, but everyone was like, 'Oh, we knew'. Tony is very romantic - he got me a teddy bear for our two-week anniversary. But we're not cheesy, we find the same things funny and that's important."
The 19-year-old added that she is still surprised by her recent success at the National Television Awards, where she picked up the 'Most Popular Newcomer' prize.
"It still all feels ridiculous," she said. "My mum's put the NTA award on the mantelpiece. But it's not sunk in yet."
Jossa's full interview appears in the next issue of TV Buzz magazine, which is free in The Sun tomorrow (March 17).
I think Lauren will get with Anthony now they are living in the same house
EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has revealed that her alcohol abuse storyline has inspired her to cut down on drinking in real life.
The actress's character Lauren Branning has used booze to ease her pain since her mother Tanya (Jo Joyner) was diagnosed with cancer last year.
Although Tanya has since been given the all-clear, Lauren's wild behaviour is expected to continue for some time to come.
Jossa told The Sun: "The story has completely changed the way I think about alcohol. Before we got started, my mum filmed me when I was drunk and showed me the video afterwards. It was disgusting.
"That helped with research, though. I haven't drunk any alcohol for about six weeks, so it's definitely affecting me."
The 19-year-old added that she tries to get dizzy on set before filming scenes which show Lauren drunk.
"The best way to prepare is spin around loads," she said.
Jossa won the 'Most Popular Newcomer' prize at the National Television Awards in January.