EastEnders fans ‘work out’ Max Branning comeback after spotting three huge clues

EastEnders viewers are predicting Max Branning (Jake Wood) is returning to Walford after spotting three major clues. The womanizer bowed out of Albert Square in February 2021 when a failed romance with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) left him feeling like he had nothing to live for. He started a new life in Croatia with his grandaughter Abi Branning by his side, but in December Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) revealed her dad lived with her for some time in New Zealand, but left abruptly after having an affair with her best friend. On Saturday, Jossa announced she is reprising her role as Lauren leaving some fans of the BBC One soap wondering if her on-screen dad Max will also make a comeback. Max is also yet to discover he has fathered a daughter with Queen Vic landlady Linda during their fling three years ago. Max and Lauren Branning in EastEnders (Image: BBC) When Lauren returns to the Square it’s unknown if she will discover she has a young sister called Annie, but the news could pull her dad back to Walford. But Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) could also pave the way for an explosive Max Branning comeback as the pair share the same granddaughter – Abi Branning. Little Abi is the daughter of Steven Beale, who died in 2017, and Max’s daughter Abi who died in 2018. If Cindy decides she wants Abi in her life, could she find a way of tracking Max down or leading him back to Walford in the hope of getting custody? Max and his granddaughter Abi Branning in EastEnders (Image: BBC) Now EastEnders fans have rushed to social media to predict Max’s comeback as Lauren and Cindy will both be in the Square, along with his estranged daughter Annie Carter. Taking to X, @RyanTheSoapking said of Lauren’s return: “I saw this coming especially after her scenes in the Beale focused Episode and at Dot’s funeral. I can’t wait for further confrontations between Linda Lauren Cindy and Ian. Will this also trigger a return for Max as well potentially #EastEnders.” (sic) @Wee_Westie29 added: “Max would also have Abi jr (Abi and Stephen’s daughter and Cindy’s grandchild) so there’s potential for a story there. #EastEnders.” @LewisJohnY2 stated: “So happy that Lauren is coming back to #Eastenders but my biggest story hope is that she and Linda have some great scenes together and she finally finds out that Annie is her sister and tells Max.” “We need a Branning revival I NEED MAX #EastEnders”, added @lexievol6. (sic) EastEnders airs Monday – Thursday on BBC One from 7.30pm.