EastEnders star warns of Mark and Lauren disaster with big consequences

| Freelance Soaps Reporter Published September 27, 2026 5:00pm ‘Mark doesn’t care about the consequences’ (Picture: BBC) The sexual chemistry between Lauren Branning’s (Jacqueline Jossa) and Mark Fowler Jr (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) is so intense in EastEnders that it’s practically bursting through our screens. After dancing around each other for a frustratingly long time, the star-crossed lovers have finally surrendered to temptation and committed to a dangerous secret affair. It’s poor Peter Beale (Thomas Law) I feel sorry for. He’s got no idea that his wife has got the hots for the Walford bad boy. It all kicked off with a passionate kiss back in July. Sick with guilt, Lauren ultimately couldn’t betray her husband and told Mark that if he truly loved her, he would sling his hook and get out of her Square. Brokenhearted Mark called her bluff and did one – which lasted about five minutes. Lauren and Mark are playing with fire – and it’s about to explode (Picture: BBC) He did return, but not for Lauren. The only reason for his return was to say goodbye to his family before leaving for Florida. Obviously, being given the cold shoulder only increased Lauren’s desire, and Mark’s second coming caused some serious trouble in paradise for her and Peter. The pair argued about what exactly she knew about Max Branning (Jake Wood) cheating on Peter’s mum Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) before it came out. Lauren’s conflict with Peter is driving her back to Mark (Picture: BBC) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. With her marriage to Peter on the rocks and Mark’s departure seemingly imminent, Lauren’s got an angel and a devil on her shoulder. Which one will she pick? Stephen Aaron-Sipple, who plays Mark, teases trouble on the horizon. ‘There’s obviously going to be some disaster. She’s a married woman! We’ll see how that plays out.’ ‘Mark normally just goes for what he wants and takes what he wants, he doesn’t care about the consequences.’ He certainly doesn’t. The man’s got Fowler DNA, so is wired with a short fused and a philosophy is ‘shoot first, ask questions later.’ After all, he got close to Lauren through the dodgy stolen car scheme. And given the fact that the New Year’s Day flashforward episode heavily implied that Lauren was doing the dirty on Peter, Stephen’s prediction doesn’t seem so far fetched. ‘Mark takes what he wants.’ (Picture: BBC) The flashforward is when Stephen made his uncredited on-screen debut on the Square as Mark, taking on the role back in 2025 when he first started filming. It’s obviously terrifying to show up on such an iconic show, but when you meet everyone, it’s so welcoming.’ Stephen revealed. ‘You have moments…I was sat in the green room with Ross Kemp, Steve McFadden and Kim! I was like, this is my childhood! Deals of the Day I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 Oodie’s cosy blanket sale has arrived just in time for Christmas shopping Save over £700 on Simba's top-rated mattresses in this limited-time sale ‘It’s incredible. Everyone’s got really big hearts and they’ve got so much advice to give. We’re a team, and that’s what we try and bring to work everyday.’ Arrow MORE: A deal is struck with Cindy that allows scandal for Lauren in EastEnders Arrow MORE: Ian’s EastEnders prison story is finally picked up again as he gets a visitor Arrow MORE: Major EastEnders exit reversed and Denise’s fate as spoilers reveal what happens next The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.