Even though Max Branning bid farewell to Walford almost three years ago, some keen-eyed soap opera viewers have noticed a number of possibilities for his possible return to Albert Square.
After spotting three significant hints, EastEnders viewers believe that Max Branning (Jake Wood) will be moving back to Walford.
After a failed relationship with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), the womanizer decided to leave Albert Square in February 2021, feeling as though he had nothing left to live for.
Abi Branning, his granddaughter, helped him start a new life in Croatia. However, in December, Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), who had previously lived with her father in New Zealand, revealed that he had abruptly left after having an affair with her best friend.
Jossa announced on Saturday that she would be reprising her role as Lauren, leaving some viewers of the BBC One soap opera wondering if her on-screen father Max would also return.
Max has yet to learn that he had a daughter with Linda, the landlady at the Queen Vic, during their three-year affair.
It is unknown if Lauren will learn she has a young sister named Annie when she returns to the Square, but the information might entice her father to move back to Walford.
Due to the fact that Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and Max Branning both have the same granddaughter, Abi Branning, this could also open the door for an explosive Max Branning comeback.
Little Abi is the child of Max’s daughter Abi, who passed away in 2018, and Steven Beale, who passed away in 2017.
Could Cindy find a way to track down Max or convince him to return to Walford if she decides she wants Abi in her life in order to gain custody?
In light of the fact that Lauren, Cindy, and his estranged daughter Annie Carter will all be in the Square, EastEnders fans have flocked to social media to predict Max’s return.
Lauren’s return was anticipated, particularly after her appearances in the episode that focused on Beale and at Dot’s funeral, according to @RyanTheSoapking on X. I eagerly anticipate more altercations between Linda Lauren Cindy and Ian. Will this lead to Max’s comeback as well as possibly #EastEnders? (sic)
The commenter @Wee_Westie29 continued, “Max would also have Abi jr. (Abi and Stephen’s daughter and Cindy’s grandchild), so there’s potential for a story there. #EastEnders.”
“So happy Lauren is returning to #Eastenders,” tweeted @LewisJohnY2, “but my biggest story hope is that she and Linda have some great scenes together and that she finally realizes Annie is her sister and tells Max.”
@lexievol6 added, “We need a Branning revival. I NEED MAX #EastEnders.”
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