Soap actor Jake Wood hints at a reunion of one of EastEnders' most legendary romantic pairs.
Max Branning, played by Jake Wood, has made a dramatic comeback to EastEnders after a four-year absence, teasing a potential reunion with Stacey Slater, played by Lacey Turner.
In a recent development, Max Branning returned to the Square at the end of Wednesday's (September 3) episode, stirring up old memories and potentially unfinished business. Jake Wood, in an interview, hinted at the possibility of Max crossing paths with Stacey before Lacey Turner's break from the soap.
The emotional connection between Max and Stacey, which goes down in soap history, may persist despite their current circumstances. This reunion possibility comes as Max Branning disobeys Zoe's orders and returns to Walford in October.
Max and Zoe's relationship, revealed in tonight's (September 4) episode, adds another layer to the intrigue. In a surprising turn of events, Max gave Zoe £5,000 to a dodgy private investigator to help find her son.
Meanwhile, Stacey's storyline took a tragic turn when Kat Slater answered her daughter's phone after she had been fatally shot. Lacey Turner is currently on an extended break from EastEnders.
The return of Max Branning has sparked excitement among fans, with the possibility of the former flames reconnecting. In fact, Tamzin Outhwaite, who has one of the most dramatic relationships with Max Branning in EastEnders, is set to return to the soap around mid-September 2025. This has fueled speculation that they might reconnect again.
Catch all the latest episodes of EastEnders on BBC iPlayer, airing Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm. For those who miss the live broadcast, episodes are also available to stream at 6am on the day they are broadcast. Enjoy the drama unfold as Max Branning navigates his way through Walford and possibly rekindles old flames.
