Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has teased that there is “epic” drama to come on the BBC soap opera ahead of the show’s 40th anniversary in 2025

Jacqueline Jossa has hinted at more drama to come on EastEnders. Earlier this week, fans of the BBC soap were left in shock as Cindy Beale (portrayed by Michelle Collins) was brutally attacked with a shovel on Christmas Day, leaving her in a medically-induced coma. Among the suspects is Lauren Branning, played by Jacqueline, 32, who had revealed Cindy’s affair with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) at the Queen Vic just before the attack occurred in Albert Square.

The revelation left Cindy’s partner Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and her family devastated, while her ex-husband George Knight (Colin Salmon) was also taken aback by Cindy and his son Junior’s secret antics. Reflecting on how her character “ruined” Christmas once again – mirroring when she exposed her father Max Branning’s affair with Stacey Slater back in 2007 – Jacqueline shared a post on her Instagram Story on Thursday. She also hinted that fans will love what’s coming up on the show.

In the post, she said: “Thank you for the DMs and kind words. I love being back on the square causing much chaos. I love slipping Lauren’s boots on and ruining Christmas hehehe. Watching with my family and having them all guessing along etc will never get old and I’m extremely proud. I always say it and will continue to. I bloody love EastEnders.”

She also gave her fans a tantalising glimpse into what’s to come, hinting on her social media: “Wait till you see what’s in store for the next few months … as you guys know it’s the 40th anniversary [in] Feb 2025 and it’s EPIC!”

She expressed her gratitude by saying, “I wish I could message every one that’s messaged or commented or DMed etc. I just wanted to say thank you. It doesn’t go unnoticed and I really appreciate it. Thank you.”, reports the Mirror.

Adding a cheeky festive touch, she signed off with: “Merry Christmas … if anyone has any huge family secrets they need to be exposed, you know where I am.”

Linking back to an earlier post from the same day, Jacqueline shared snaps of herself in a wintery Albert Square, teasing: “Lauren Branning up to her old tricks again. My girl Lauren does love a Christmas reveal.”

She playfully concluded with a cliffhanger, asking her followers: “Who hit Cindy then? “.