SPOILER ALERT: Jacqueline Jossa returns to EastEnders as Lauren Branning after giving birth to newborn baby with Jane Beale and sister Abi by her side 

Jacqueline Jossa will return to EastEnders when her character Lauren Branning arrives back on the square for her father's trial, as the Who Killed Lucy plot continues. 

The 22-year-old actress, who has been on maternity leave since giving birth to her own daughter Ella in February with fiance Dan Osborne, is set for an action-packed return as she goes into labour during her first scenes back in Walford.

Lauren arrives home with the intention of clearing Max's name in the Lucy investigation, but in a dramatic turn of events will be rushed to the hospital when her waters break. 

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Comeback: Jacqueline Jossa, 22, will return to EastEnders when her character Lauren Branning arrives back on the square for her father's trial, as the Who Killed Lucy plot continues 

Comeback: Jacqueline Jossa, 22, will return to EastEnders when her character Lauren Branning arrives back on the square for her father's trial, as the Who Killed Lucy plot continues 

Back in February, viewers saw Lauren leave the soap for a life in New Zealand with Peter Beale, but she left with the knowledge that her boyfriend's younger brother Bobby had killed her friend Lucy.

With her sister preparing to give evidence in court against their father Max, Lauren will desperately try to convince Abi that he isn't guilty. 

Lauren's return will undoubtedly cause mayhem for the Beale family, who have been trying to keep the truth of Lucy's death a secret. 

Happy times: Lauren arrives home with the intention of clearing her father's name in the Lucy investigation, but in a dramatic turn of events will be rushed to the hospital when her waters break 

Happy times: Lauren arrives home with the intention of clearing her father's name in the Lucy investigation, but in a dramatic turn of events will be rushed to the hospital when her waters break 

And Lauren's return will be a shock for Jane Beale, who's outdone herself at trying to protect a villainous Bobby from being found out as Lucy's true killer.   

Although Lauren tells Jane that she needs to come clean in order to get Max off the hook, everything looks set to change when Lauren gives birth. 

With Jane, her sister Abi and aunt Carol by her hospital bed, it looks as though Lauren has the support of her family around her, but usually that isn't quite the case in Walford. 

Having a cuddle: Jane Beale and Carol Branning were on standby during the labour, with the two enjoying a cuddle with the little one after Lauren gives birth 

Having a cuddle: Jane Beale and Carol Branning were on standby during the labour, with the two enjoying a cuddle with the little one after Lauren gives birth 

Jacqueline has been preparing for her imminent return to the soap by introducing her six-month-old daughter to EastEnders, sharing a sweet video of the tot smiling and laughing to the iconic theme tune. 

In the video, Ella is wearing her incredibly long hair on top of her head, and sitting in her babygro while watching the TV with her soap star mum. 

Jacqueline captioned the video: 'We are just catching up on some EastEnders, Ella loves it!' 

Cutie: Jacqueline has been preparing for her imminent return to the soap by introducing her six-month-old daughter to EastEnders, sharing a sweet video of the tot smiling and laughing to the iconic theme tune

Cutie: Jacqueline has been preparing for her imminent return to the soap by introducing her six-month-old daughter to EastEnders, sharing a sweet video of the tot smiling and laughing to the iconic theme tune

Proud new mum Jacqueline often posts sweet snaps with her adorable brown haired girl, who looks strikingly similar to her famous mum.

In one post Jacqueline is pictured snuggling up to her daughter, as the two laid together on a comfy looking bed.

In a pink floral top Ella showed she's got her actress mum's good looks as she smiled for the camera.

EastEnders will air Lauren's return on Monday, September 14 on BBC One.

Real life: In February Jacqueline gave birth to her own little bundle of joy, snuggling up to her six-month-old daughter in a dedicated Instagram post 

Real life: In February Jacqueline gave birth to her own little bundle of joy, snuggling up to her six-month-old daughter in a dedicated Instagram post 

 

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