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"EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has predicted that fans will be shocked when they see how bad things get for her troubled character Lauren Branning. Lauren&amp;#039;s drinking problem spirals out of control over the next fortnight, and she also faces trouble with the law when the police arrest her for punching her enemy Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater).  Speaking to Inside Soap, Jossa confirmed that things will only get worse for Lauren as she faces possible charges. Jossa commented: &amp;quot;To be honest with you, Lauren hasn&amp;#039;t got much of a chance. Her life has to get much worse before it gets better - and it does get worse, it really does! &amp;quot;The storyline coming up is pretty shocking. I very much hope it hits home for viewers watching.  &amp;quot;The only person who can help Lauren is herself. For a while, there was a chance Joey might have been able to, but he gave up. So until Lauren realises she&amp;#039;s got serious problems, she&amp;#039;s not going to get better.&amp;quot; EastEnders airs Lauren&amp;#039;s arrest on Friday, May 31 at 7.30pm on BBC One. Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - press play below to watch Amie Parker-Williams reveal gossip on Tina&amp;#039;s labour scenes in Coronation Street, a baby bombshell in Emmerdale, danger for Dodger in Hollyoaks and a possible romantic reunion in EastEnders.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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