LAUREN’S TERRIBLE TASTE IN MEN!

As she risks everything for Josh, we thought we’d remind Ms Branning that she’s never had great judgement when picking fellas…

RYAN MALLOY

Lauren thought she’d hit the jackpot after seducing Whitney’s edgy older brother… BUT the payout was measly when Ryan had to flee Albert Square after killing his sister’s evil pimp. Hard luck, love!

JOEY BRANNING

Brooding bad boy Joey had the potential to be Walford’s next big thing and the love of Lauren’s life… BUT the fact that he was her cousin made it slightly icky. And as it turned out,

Joey was pretty dull.

JAKE STONE

Lauren was convinced she’d found her soulmate when she bonded with fellow recovering alcoholic Jake… BUT it came to light that he already had a mate in the form of snooty wife Sadie. (Who, you ask? We barely remember ourselves.)

PETER BEALE

Her teenage sweetheart and Lauren’s true love, Peter was her rock… BUT he flaked on her and their young baby when they were living on the other side of world, leaving Steven to step into the gap. What a douche.

STEVEN BEALE

Steven offered stability for Lauren and Louie when his rubbish halfbrother couldn’t… BUT there’s nothing stable about a bloke who punches holes in condoms to get his girlfriend pregnant. Grab your things and run, Lauren – run!