Does anyone know how long her return is and when she returns permanently, I think she's a good actress and Lauren is one of my favourite characters

Enjoyed her tonight.

She is in the rest of this week and next think she returns in the new year

Is Lauren aware that her Nan has been homeless?

Not only has the character of Lauren improved but so has Jacqueline's acting. She's a lot more natural in her scenes ever since the alcoholism storyline ended. I was glad to see her back and will be again when her permanent return happens next year.

Completely agree, she has really matured as an actress. Two years ago, Lauren was by far my least favourite character in the show, but now I actually look forward to her returning full time. A huge turnaround.

She's definitely improved

I thought Jacs acting was fine before but i found as if Jacs forgot how to play Lauren. It was like watching an actress play a totally different part. Not good at all.

She's a pretty girl and goodness knows, we need a few more of those on EastEnders!

Jacqueline Jossa is a good actress, but Lauren's alcohol storyline and love affair with Joey Branning just dragged. Ever since she went sober the character has improved leaps and bounds. I loved her playing detective after Emma's death.

I would like her to be there for her Nan. Cora is so lost at the moment.

Hope she brings a female aussie mate with her.

She would have been best off going to Australia to do that........

She was/is in New Zealand not Australia.

New Zeland my apologies

Jac has really surprised me. I really didn't realise how much the show missed her presence until she returned. Loving Lauren, I just hope she stays away from the vodka. Thanks

I knew I missed Lauren but seeing her again reminded me just how much! She is probably my favourite character and I love the way she has really matured. I'm looking forward to Jacqueline Jossa coming back full time although in an ideal world Ben Hardy would be coming back with her. Lauren and Peter is my favourite couple but I'm not sure how I'll feel if they recast Peter.

I'd never really cared about Lauren, but when she returned it was like the sun coming out...maybe it's motherhood.

Lauren has grown up. I think Jacqueline Jossa seems more mature in herself too. I think Lauren being pregnant has changed her for the better. While we're on the subject of Lauren just how many more people are going to know about Bobby killing Lucy? Why are they are all keeping quiet and leaving Max in prison? Jane's asking people to trust her but would you if it was your dad or friend facing a lifetime in jail and is probably being bullied?

She was in New Zealand

She does seem to have developed a strong screen presence .

She seems to be one of those characters now when delivering her lines you don't move until she has finished them.

As others have said Lauren is a huge character in the modern history of eastenders and it's good to have her back.

She also generates more media coverage than any other actor or actress on the show, that's got to be a good thing for the show as well