OMG. Lauren 'Detective' Branning has had a change of heart and no longer wants to shop Stacey.
She's taking her foot off of the accelerator to bang up her sis-in-law, and she's parking up at 'Forgiveness Street'. Can you hear Stacey's sigh of relief?
The new laid back Lol even wants an 'average' boyfriend. Steady on.
Watch Lauren's latest (and possibly last on the case of Stace) secret vid. Brace yourselves... she's even smiling and laughing:
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Remember friends: "Forgiveness isn't for the weak - it's for the heroes."
Check out Lol's previous eight video diaries:
Lauren's first video diary: "I'm Back"
A pregnancy announcement, murder and the joy at being back in Walford... Lauren's not holding back on the good stuff when it comes to filming her diary.
Lauren's second video diary: "I'm eating my weight in ice-cream"
A break up and a lorry load of ice cream, OKAY... maybe less of the lorry.
Lauren's third video diary: "It's my cousin..."
Following Billie's death, Lauren let's loose to Jessica how it's brought back her feelings on Bradley.
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Walford's seen it's fair share of murders, its been home to a lot of villains, and its housed countless secrets and lies. However, the historic East End borough is no longer able to accommodate Stacey Branning and her exploding secret!
As you all know, after six years of highs and lows, Stacey's leaving Albert Square. *blub blub*
In her tumultuous six years she's grown from a mouthy teen to... erm... a mouthy mum. And she's had a few bumps along the way (and so did Archie Mitchell!)
So, how do you think Stacey will exit? Perhaps she'll catch a cab uttering: "Just take me anywhere", or maybe the cops will cart her off for killing Archie? NOOOOOOOOO!
Or do you think she'll have a happy ending?! She could win the lottery, flee to an LA mansion with Ryan and Lily, and multiple butlers could cater for their every need. In your face, Janine!
Share your exit story for Stacey...
You can also voice your theories on our Twitter and Facebook. Just tweet using the hashtag #staceysexit.
Get your creative caps on and let us know!
While I'm at it - what are your fave ever Stacey moments? Not that there are many. Yeah right.
Fabulous news alert!
EastEnders clinched an award for Mainstreaming Disability at last night's Cultural Diversity Network Awards, hosted by Gok Wan.
Into its second year, the CDN Diversity Awards honoured the show for encouraging awareness of disability by featuring disabled contributors and characters. It also recognised that the ongoing drama does not feature storylines which exclusively focus on their disability.
The judges praised the positive portrayal of Jim Branning, played by real-life stroke victim John Bardon, and the bipolar disorder storylines, played by Stacey and her mum, Jean.
Week commencing 6th December: As the season to be jolly approaches, let's have a little festive fun with our latest pics. You can rest assured that they won't all feature Christmas cheer, however...
Christmas crackers
Ding dong merrily on high! A splash of festive spirit is on tap at the Vic, thanks Stacey and Janine. Alfie needs to work on his costume if he's going to cut it as a sexy Santa though!
Cash crisis?
Jay and Connor go head-to-head for one of Phil's dodgy deals. What's with the wonga, and who will be left out of pocket?
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"Sausage Supriiiiiiise!"
Oh. Yes. The infamous words voiced excitedly from Jean Slater's mouth will LIVE ON in Albert Square.
As everyone knows, Stacey Slater will make a dramatic departure from Walford on Christmas Day and her mum Jean will be leaving our screens around the end of this year too. However, the keen cook will be making a comeback in Spring 2011! *Blows a party horn*
Celebrations all round... Jean's returning to Walford!
How do you think she'll leave Walford? Why will she return? My bets are on keen Jean getting banged up for poisoning Charlie Slater... oooohhh what do you reckon?
Fancy making Jean's favourite dish (be prepared to hear a groan or two around the table)? You may like to follow a couple of Sausage Surprise recipes that have been added to BBC Good Food.
Gillian has played loveable Jean since November 2004, and has received positive acclaim for her role who battles with bipolar disorder.
The storyline surrounding Stacey Branning's continuing battle with bipolar disorder has earned EastEnders top prize in the Soap category at this year's Mental Health Media Awards.
"I am thrilled that EastEnders has won this award," Lacey Turner told us. "Playing the bi-polar storyline was one of the biggest achievements that I have had at EastEnders and I was honoured that I was entrusted with the task of portraying an issue that so many people are affected by. "
In a memorable episode late last year, Stacey was sectioned after her increasingly erratic behaviour.
"From the letters and feedback I have received, I am glad that EastEnders was brave enough to raise awareness of such a sensitive issue," Lacey added.
The Mental Health Media Awards celebrate the best portrayal of mental distress and reporting of mental health in broadcast media.
Preview pictures for week commencing 29 November 2010
With the Beales' relationship looking rocky, Masood is in for a rough ride with both Jane and Ian. Find out more, and see who else has tickets for the emotional rollercoaster this week...
Get a room!
Oh, they already have! Will Masood and Jane make strange bedfellows on a secret night out? Judging by the body language, we expect it could be a bumpy ride...
Going solo?
Life for lonely Dot is a little flat this week. When nobody seems to need her, what could possibly get her back on song?
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Friday's Children in Need was not only a glorious night for raising money for charity, but it was also an evening where TV history was made!
Walford's residents hit the northern cobbles of Weatherfield, and Rovers regulars turned up in London's Albert Square in an exclusive mini-episode.
The collaboration was TV gold! Watch our behind-the-scenes footage of history in the making...
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You can still donate to CiN, no matter how big or small, by clicking on their website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/donate/
WOW factor has struck our screens this evening from BBC's Children in Need. Who'd have thought we'd watch two of our nations sweethearts, Cheryl and Kylie, or even a sneak peek at the Dr Who Christmas Special?!
NOT ONLY THAT, but we've witnessed a historic TV collaboration... no, not The Saturdays teaming up with McFly, but EastEnders and Coronation Street uniting for the first time EVER!
Walford's residents hit the cobbles of Weatherfield, and Rovers regulars turned up in Albert Square in an exclusive mini-episode.
If you missed the mini-episode, you can watch it as many times as you like on the on the CiN website.
Want to know how this fantastic collaboration happened? We'll be adding behind-the-scenes footage here... socheck back soon!
And you can donate to CiN, no matter how big or small, by clicking on their website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/donate/
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It's Children in Need this Friday 19 November!
What does this mean? Well, there will be no EastEnders, but you can watch a seven hour FUNdraising show for fabulous causes instead. *
Fret not... you can still get your soap fix by feasting on the EastEnders v Coronation Street mini-episode on the night! Phew.
Show your spots and help a fab cause... tune in to the funfest from 7pm on BBC One.
For more information and your chance to donate visit the Children in Need website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/
Watch this space for behind the scenes video of the EastEnders v Corrie mini-episode filming on Friday night....
*A double episode will be shown on Thursday 25 November. Happy days.
"... I wouldn't spit on him. I swear to god." Ooooooh, can you guess who Lauren 'detective' Branning is talking about in her latest video diary? We wonder!
Of course... it doesn't take 'a Tamwar' to work it out. It's her dad, Max!
Lauren should join the boys in blue, as she's certainly a force to be reckoned with. Stacey's been rumbled as Archie Mitchell's killer, and Lol is not only out for revenge on her widowed sis-in-law, but she's so angry at her dad for protecting Stacey, that she's taking no prisoners...
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Do you blame Lol for being so angry? It's gettin' hot in here... and it's about to get even hotter I can imagine... who do you feel most sorry for here? Should Stacey pay for what she did?
Check out Lol's seven previous video diaries:
Lauren's first video diary: "I'm Back"
A pregnancy announcement, murder and the joy at being back in Walford... Lauren's not holding back on the good stuff when it comes to filming her diary.
Lauren's second video diary: "I'm eating my weight in ice-cream"
A break up and a lorry load of ice cream, OKAY... maybe less of the lorry.
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There are plenty of tasty morsels on the Walford menu this week - from prime beefcake to a deep-frozen dish. Go on, tuck in!
Who ordered the beef?
The Vic's turned into something of a Kat-tle market, as Ryan strips of to flex his pecs. But what's this topless treat all about? Or does that even matter, ladies?
Speed Daal
Zainab's cooking up a plan to buy a certain restaurant. But as it's on Ian Beale's acquisition menu too, it'll probably tikka bit of Arjee Bhajee to outbid him...
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Lauren's 'loo encounter' with Stacey was not only a whiff closer to clearing Bradley's name over Archie's murder, but also a stinker confession towards banging up her widowed sister-in-law.
Well, Lol was never going to let Stacey get away with murder, was she?
All she needed was sweet evidence... and guess what? A confrontation, a confession and a handy record button on her mobile later...
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Would you tell the truth if you found out such a mahooooosive secret?
What would you do?
Check out Lol's six other video diaries:
Lauren's first video diary: "I'm Back"
A pregnancy announcement, murder and the joy at being back in Walford... Lauren's not holding back on the good stuff when it comes to filming her diary.
Lauren's second video diary: "I'm eating my weight in ice-cream"
A break up and a lorry load of ice cream, OKAY... maybe less of the lorry.
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Disappearing dosh, a kidnapped groom and a desperate dash to the alter... it can only be a Walford wedding!
Jack and Ronnie tied the knot in true Square style, as we were all kept on tenderhooks as to whether the will-they-won't-they lovebirds would actually hear the words: "You may now kiss the bride." AND THEY DID. *Puffs on a party horn*.
Before Roxy's bag of crumpled notes went awol, the frantic Maid of Honour managed to pay off a cheap cameraman to film a wedding video. Perhaps she should have coughed up more cash?
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Tip: Never use a camera operator from 'Walford Weddings'. Unless of course you like viewing trees and gravel.
As the blooming bride and gorge groom embark on a beautiful journey of togetherness and love - *I'm almost making myself barf* - why not shower the happy couple with a warm wish?
In other words, send the pair a funny message.
Whether you wish to send them words of congrats, or perhaps tell them how utterly fab they looked, or just to hand them a nugget of advice (I'm sure they'll need it). Write your words of wisdom below and I'll be sure to hand them on...
Send us your gems for Jack and Ronnie... mushiness, humour, sympathy are all welcome!
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WOWSERS... Lauren's on the loose and she's out to clear Bradley's name!
You only have to cast your mind back to Christmas 2007, when Lauren outed her dad's affair with Stacey to know why she's never liked her sister-in-law! You can kinda understand why, no? *You can remind yourself of that special moment by watching Max and Stacey 's horror on youtube!*
Well... it only gets worse when she realises who REALLY killed Archie Mitchell! uh-oh.
Watch Lol churn the news over to her video camera... is it gonna get ugly?!
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Check out Lol's first five video diaries:
Lauren's first video diary: "I'm Back"
A pregnancy announcement, murder and the joy at being back in Walford... Lauren's not holding back on the good stuff when it comes to filming her diary.
Lauren's second video diary: "I'm eating my weight in ice-cream"
A break up and a lorry load of ice cream, OKAY... maybe less of the lorry.
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How can Walford's womaniser, Max, squirm his way out of any situation... APART from when it comes to his own daughter, Lauren?
Well, Lauren 'Detective' Branning is not just ANY daughter... this girl has form! Lol's smelling her way around Max and Stacey like a sniffer dog... even on her Uncle Jack's wedding day!
And OMG... has she almost cracked it? (... I said 'ALMOST').
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Check out Lol's first four video diaries:
Lauren's first video diary: "I'm Back"
A pregnancy announcement, murder and the joy at being back in Walford... Lauren's not holding back on the good stuff when it comes to filming her diary.
Lauren's second video diary: "I'm eating my weight in ice-cream"
A break up and a lorry load of ice cream, OKAY... maybe less of the lorry.
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Poor Lauren Branning hasn't had an easy ride since she returned to Walford from the Big Apple. The teen is getting over the house break-in and is not a happy bunny! Thank the lord for her mate, Jess, who's just a click away across the pond...
Watch Lauren's latest secret video on how she REALLY feels about the latest drama's unfolding at the Brannings'.
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Check out Lol's first three video diaries:
Lauren's first video diary: "I'm Back"
A pregnancy announcement, murder and the joy at being back in Walford... Lauren's not holding back on the good stuff when it comes to filming her diary.
Lauren's second video diary: "I'm eating my weight in ice-cream"
A break up and a lorry load of ice cream, OKAY... maybe less of the lorry.
Lauren's third video diary: "It's my cousin..."
Following Billie's death, Lauren let's loose to Jessica how it's brought back her feelings on Bradley.
What with Harry playing damn dirty, we're sure Lauren will have a few things to say about his games.
Check back soon incase we find more insights knockin' about in Lauren's hideaway...
Picture the scene - After a hard days graft in Albert Square your favourite Walford resident walks into……… (cue drum roll) The Rovers Return???? Cor blimey guv'nor / Flamin Eck! Is that not the biggest "OMG multiplied by infinity" moment since Denise was found alive?!!
Well that is exactly what is happening when two of the nations favourite soaps combine forces for an exclusive mini-episode, all in aid of Children in Need!
The mini-episode will be part of a live 7 hour extravaganza that starts Friday 19 November at 7pm on BBC One!
For more information and your chance to donate visit the Children in Need website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/
All you need is love - and a wad of cash - to get by on Albert Square these days. Find out who's kissing, cuddling and cashing in...
Ashes to ashes...
Urn in hand, Carol and Connor debate the late Billy's final resting place. The poor lad was always being pushed around - careful with him please mum....
Give us a hug!
We know it'll soon be Christmas, but do Max and Stacey really need to get so hands-on to stay warm? By the way, we simply luuuurve Stacey's blue nails! Unless it's frostbite...
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Now's your chance to channel Mystic Mo, gaze into your crystal ball and guess what's coming up in next week's EastEnders - with our Predictor Quiz!
For example, what do you think is the correct answer to this puzzler?
Suspicious Spoilers:Three of these 'revelations' from next week's eps are bogus. But which one is real?
a) Darren gets stuck up a tree looking for Jodie's cat
b) Roxy takes a huge gamble on the horses
c) Alfie wants to use a hearse for a wedding car
d) Dot refuses to go to Ronnie and Jack's wedding
To see if you were right, and to try more questions, check out the quiz.
If you have any suggestions on fun ways to interact with the site and the show, then your feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Can you hear church bells? NO!? But Ronnie, Jack, Kat and Alfie are soon-to-be-married!
Oh. Yeah. They're WALFORD weddings.
EastEnders' will-they-won't-they nuptials often end in tears (with revelations, rows and perhaps a visit from the old bill). BUT not always!
EastEnders: The Greatest Weddings is a two-part series on 11th and 12th November, counting down from the top 50 weddings in the show's history!
Watch these FIVE wedding clips from the top 50. Can you guess where they fall in the countdown?
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All everyone in Walford wants this week is wedded bliss. But will Ronnie, Jack, Kat and Alfie get to the church on time... and will anyone falter at the alter?
Gateaux(ta) my way...
Unless she's suddenly become a bit of a fruitcake, someone's obviously taken the biscuit with Kat on her big day - and is probably about to get iced! Is this what you get for calling Kat a fruitcake?
Money's too tight to mention
Roxy's rocky finances are causing her grief at the moment. Not a good thing when your sister's getting hitched! Better not put yourself down for anything too flash on the wedding list, eh Rox?
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