She shot to fame playing Lauren Branning in EastEnders.
And actress Jacqueline Jossa sent fans wild as she hinted the troubled character could be making a comeback to the BBC soap.
During a Q&A with fans on Instagram, Jacqueline, 27, was asked by fans if she’d consider reprising her role and stepping back into Albert Square.
Soap comeback? Jacqueline Jossa sent fans wild as she hinted the troubled character could be making a comeback to the BBC soap
The I’m A Celebrity winner replied: ‘Maybe one day. She’s not dead yet.’
Fans took to Twitter to share their delight at a possible comeback, with one writing: ‘Lauren Branning’s possible return to EastEnders is the best thing I’ve heard all day!”
While another said: ‘Jac Jossa making a return to EastEnders would make my year! Oh my goodness!’
Lauren was last seen in Walford in 2018, when she left for a new life in New Zealand following the tragic death of her sister Abi.
In character: During a Q&A with fans on Instagram, Jacqueline, 27, was asked by fans if she’d consider reprising her role and stepping back into Albert Square
Jacqueline took over the role from Madeline Duggan in 2010.
It comes after Jacqueline reportedly turned down an offer to return to her part last year, instead opting to focus on other career opportunities.
Jacqueline went on to be crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity in November last year.
Back in December, Jacqueline recalled the pain caused by trolls who branded her ‘fat Lauren’ when she took over the role aged 17 in 2010.
While reflecting on the end of the past decade and the 10 year anniversary of her casting, the actress said that the hurtful criticism caused years of pain.
Tease: The I’m A Celebrity winner replied: ‘Maybe one day. She’s not dead yet’
Change of heart: It comes after Jacqueline reportedly turned down an offer to return to her part last year, instead opting to focus on other career opportunities
Jacqueline revealed the bullying began after the release of her promotional snap when she replaced original actress Madeline Duggan in the role.
Sharing the throwback shot alongside a recent selfie, Jacqueline discussed her ups and downs since landing the role on the hit BBC soap.
Jacqueline, who is married to Dan Osborne, penned: ’10 years ago I landed the BEST job in the world! Loved ever second of it, this picture changed my life.
‘I used to hate this picture so much, I got trolled so, so badly: ‘The new fat Lauren Branning’, ‘Why recast and then get someone so much uglier, and what is the hair cut?’
‘I admit I really hate the hair cut now, but jeez ppl can be mean, and to a 17 year old girl, words hurt a lot!’
Moving on: Jacqueline said goodbye to her role on the show in February 2018 when Lauren left for a new life in New Zealand following the tragic death of her sister Abi (pictured on EastEnders)
Hurt: Jacqueline recalled the pain caused by trolls who branded her ‘fat Lauren’ when she took over the EastEnders role aged 17 in 2010 (pictured at the time)
She confessed that she still feels affected the comments now, adding: ‘It affected me for a LONG time! Probably still does actually if I’m being honest. Still, 10 years on, I did seven years on the show of my dreams and had two beautiful children.
‘To end this year, I just became QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE! WOW!! My life has changed so much and had so many ups and downs in these 10 years.
‘I can honestly say heading into 2020 I’m excited, happy and content! Thank you for supporting me.
‘Also, big shout out to the people who will remember this first girl, 17 year old me that just landed a role that would change her life, feeling overwhelmed and so lucky, thanks a million.’
Past struggles: While reflecting on the end of the past decade and the 10 year anniversary of her casting, the actress said that the hurtful criticism caused years of pain