She returns to EastEnders after a five-year break.
And Jacqueline Jossa was seen in Albert Square for the first time on Tuesday as she joined her co-star Kitty Casteldine on set.
The 30-year-old actress has reprized her role as Lauren Branning, with the character returning to Walford alongside her cousin Penny Branning, played by Kitty.
Jac briefly reprized her role as Lauren for a single episode in June and again last December.
Penny was last seen 15 years ago and was previously played by actress Mia McKenna-Bruce.
She is back! Jacqueline Jossa, 30, was spotted in Albert Square on Tuesday as she returned to EastEnders after a five-year break
Family: The actress was joined by her co-star Kitty Casteldine, who took on the role of her cousin Penny Branning
In an interview last month, Jac revealed she was returning for more permanent work and would begin filming.
She told The Sun On Sunday: “I’m really excited. “It’s a great time to be back as there’s so much excitement in EastEnders at the moment. I saw it and loved it like a fan.
“Walford has a special place in my heart, so it really feels like coming home.”
Sources have hinted that Jacqueline will be involved in an explosive storyline as Lauren clashes with Cindy Beale, who returned to Walford earlier this month.
An insider added: “Bosses are keeping quiet about when fans will see her return to screen.”
“But it is expected to take place towards the end of the year and is likely to coincide with the soap’s iconic festive storylines.”
“Her old comrades can’t wait to film with her because she’s such a professional and has a great sense of humor.”
EastEnders executive producer Chris Clenshaw also hinted that Lauren’s return will help bring back some of the family drama the soap is best known for.
Coming soon: In an interview last month, Jac revealed that she was returning for more permanent work and would begin filming
He added that Lauren’s brief appearance over the summer left “a lot of unfinished business” between her and the Beale family.
Jacqueline was just 17 when she joined EastEnders in 2010 and was at the center of shocking storylines that included Lauren’s battle with alcoholism and her brush with death in 2017.
Since her exit in 2018, Jacqueline has appeared on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! where she was crowned Queen of the Jungle and landed a £1million contract with In The Style.
Jacqueline was rumored to be returning as Lauren after briefly reprising the role to attend Dot Cotton’s funeral in December.
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