EastEnders spoilers: Tanya Branning to return to Albert Square!?

Abi Branning needs her mum more than ever - but will Tanya Branning return permanently to EastEnders?!

Tanya Branning - EastEnders

by Kayleigh Dray |
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Abi Branning first arrived in Walford as a sweet little girl, with the face of a cherub and the heart of angel.

But, over the past few years, we’ve DEFINITELY noticed a change in her… and it’s led her to become known amongst EastEnders viewers as ‘Bad Abi’.

From battering Lucy to drowning her sister Lauren in a sink, we’ve watched her stoop to scheming new lows.

But none were quite so shocking as her decision to a) fake a pregnancy in a bid to tie down her boyfriend, Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid), and b) fake a MISCARRIAGE and blame his father, Phil (Steve McFadden), for it.

Is there anyone out there who can stop Abi’s spiral of self-destruction?

Well, actress Lorna Fizgerald reckons that all her alter-ego needs is a little bit of parental guidance.

And, with her dad Max (Jake Wood) currently in prison, the responsibility falls firmly on the shoulders of her mum, Tanya (Jo Joyner).

Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday, Lorna said: “I’d love it if we could have a family reunion.

“Abi needs her mum!”

She continued firmly: “Tanya needs to make her a cup of tea, sit her down and help sort her life out.”

We definitely agree; Abi needs her family around her.

So will Jo be returning to her role as Tanya anytime soon?

Well, previously speaking in February 2015, the actress said that she didn’t feel her character was needed in Albert Square.

She added: "I've been really fortunate since I left. I've done some nice varied work and had some time at home. I'm just not ready. And I don't think they need her at the moment."

Hmm - we think they need her now, Jo!

Never mind, eh? Abi is soon going to have a LOT of family around her to lean on in times of trouble.

Jacqueline Jossa is nearing the end of her maternity leave, and will be returning as Abi’s big sister, Lauren, later this year.

And Jake Wood’s year-long break from the soap is set to end at the same time, meaning that Abi’s dad will be getting out of prison and returning to Walford to start his life up again.

Throw in the fact that her beloved Uncle Jack (Scott Maslen) is back in Walford, and you have a recipe for a good old fashioned Branning takeover!

Anyone else hoping that Tanya might be tempted to join them…?

Would you like to see Tanya back in EastEnders?

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