BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 11 Mar 2026, 14:03 By Claire Crick 11 Mar 2026, 14:03 EastEnders fans 'crack' Lauren and Mark's flashforward link after spotting huge spoiler - and it's not an affair Fans initially thought Lauren and Mark would have an affair, but they have changed their mind... Lauren Branning Mark Fowler Jr Max Branning's New Year flashforward Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 11 Mar 2026, 14:03 By Claire Crick 11 Mar 2026, 14:03 Eagle-eyed EastEnders fans have spotted a huge twist in upcoming spoilers that potentially reveals the link between Lauren and Mark in the flashforward episode. Ever since Max’s dramatic 2027 arrest played out at New Year, fans have been trying to work out who was secretly texting Lauren. While fans initially predicted it was Mark, they believed it was because the pair were having an affair. However, it seems that a romantic link between Mark and Lauren could be a red herring, and it is actually something far more sinister. Mark and Lauren get closer this week (Credit: BBC) Mark and Lauren’s flashforward connection After reading spoilers for next week’s episodes, fans are now convinced that it is a business relationship between Mark and Lauren in the flashforward. Next week sees Mark offer Lauren a business proposition, with the promise of luxury cars. At first, Lauren isn’t sure, but desperate to prove she is manager material to her dad, she eventually accepts. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers However, what she doesn’t realise is that Mark is into some very dodgy dealings and not everything is as it seems. As Lauren reassures a worried Max that the paperwork for the new cars is all above board, she is thrilled when she manages to sell one of them. However, when Callum arrives at the car lot and explains that the classic car that she had stolen during her mugging has been found, the scales start to fall from Lauren’s eyes.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. As Callum reveals that other expensive cars have also been stolen in the area, she realises she has been played by Mark and goes to confront him about his criminal dealings. Fans initially thought Lauren and Mark would have an affair, but they have changed their mind… (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans make their predictions for Lauren and Mark With this new link now revealed, fans are convinced this is what ties Mark to Lauren and Max in the flashforward episode. Not only was Lauren seen messaging someone, but Mark was also seen in the background when Max was arrested. Could this new link to the car lot explain why he was so interested in Max’s arrest? Fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts… “I’m convinced Mark and Lauren’s relationship is purely business, and Mark is pulling Max into organised crime. The New Year flashforward had way too many police officers for it not to be organised crime. I still don’t think she has an affair with Mark,” said one fan on Reddit. Someone else agreed: “I’ve said it since the flashforward. The text messages Lauren received did not read like they were from a lover. They were very much business-related. And Lauren wasn’t surprised at Max being arrested. Organised crime makes total sense.” Another fan also agreed that Mark and Lauren wouldn’t be having an affair. “It wouldn’t make sense to have both Mark and Vicki have affairs.” Meanwhile, one viewer thinks Mark being involved is a trick. “I do think Lauren will cheat, but it won’t be with Mark. His presence is a partial red herring. I think he is connected to Max but not Lauren.” Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 11 Mar 2026, 14:03 By Claire Crick 11 Mar 2026, 14:03 Next Story
