EastEnders fans are convinced they know what Max Branning's return storyline will be and it could involve his former lover Stacey Slater

It's the soap return every EastEnders enthusiast has been eagerly anticipating, and Max Branning's dramatic entrance back to Walford certainly delivered the goods. ‌

The beloved character, portrayed by Jake Wood, made a surprise appearance at the Queen Vic during his daughter Lauren Branning's ( Jacqueline Jossa ) wedding celebration with new husband Peter Beale (Thomas Law) at the close of Tuesday's (September 30) episode. ‌

Max burst into the pub at precisely the right moment to snatch Lauren's bouquet, boldly announcing: "Must be my lucky day!" ‌

His unexpected arrival left everyone speechless, with former flame Stacey Slater (Lacey Tur

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