She’s back! Rainie Cross returns to EastEnders TONIGHT

Rainie Cross

by Eden-Olivia Lord |
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Tanya Branning's sister Rainie is set to return to Walford tonight

EastEnders fans rejoice because although we'll be waving goodbye to Abi Branning her aunt Rainie Cross is returning to the Square.

The last time viewers saw the troubled aunt was back in 2014 after she stole from her mum Cora and left the square. Over the years we've seen her struggle with her drug and alcohol addiction, fall out with her entire family and sleep with Ian Beale when she was a prostitute.

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Now it has been confirmed that actress Tanya Franks, who plays Rainie, is returning to the soap in tonight's episode.

Viewers have seen for the past few weeks the Branning family deal with the fact that Abi Branning has been left brain dead after she fell off the Queen Vic roof with her sister Lauren.

Max was told that her life support machine would be turned off and it looks like aunt Rainie will be returning to the square to say goodbye to her niece.

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Speaking about returning to Walford, the 50-year-old actress said: "It’s like never having been away.

"I love working with everyone at EastEnders. With John Yorke at the helm at the moment, the show is in good hands and I’m excited to explore the next chapter in Rainie’s journey."

Eek!

Viewers will see Rainie in tonight's episode before she returns to EastEnders full-time this spring.

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