Jacqueline Jossa reveals more details about her EastEnders exit
She's leaving the soap this year
Last updated 11th Jan 2018
EastEnders fans were left disappointment last year when it was revealed popular characters Lauren and Abi Branning would be exiting the soap in the New Year.
And after the devastating Christmas Day episode which saw both girls fall off the roof of the famous Queen Vic, it looks like their last scenes could soon be upon us.
But actress Jacqueline Jossa, who plays the role of Lauren Branning, has teased more details about her exit. Revealing her last scenes will air in February, Jacqueline also told fans she isn't quite done filming yet!
She said, "I have one more day of filming left tomorrow to do a pick-up scene. Just one more day and it's all over."
Jacqueline's character Lauren is currently recovering from her dramatic fall in hospital, and things are also looking bleak for her on-screen sister Abi, who has been left brain dead from the accident.
The news of their departures seemed to come as a shock to both Jacqueline and Lorna Fitzgerald, who plays the role of Abi, in September when the new storylines were revealed by the soap.
At the time of the announcement Jacqueline posted a photo of herself on set with Lorna and accompanied it with a love heart.
Jacqueline's husband Dan Osbourne later took to Twitter to write, 'The show will miss these 2 characters.. You are so talented babe and I'm proud of you. This is just the beginning of your career 🙌🏼❤️' sic
Both girls have been on the soap for a number of years, Jacqueline replaced Madeline Duggan as Lauren in 2010, whilst Lorna has played Abi for 11 years.
We can't wait to see their final scenes!
EastEnders continues weeknights on BBC.
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