EastEnders’ Lorna Fitzgerald: ‘I love evil Abi Branning!’

Abi Branning is the baddest girl in Walford since Janine Butcher – and actress Lorna Fitzgerald has admitted she loves playing the character.

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by Jack White |
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It’s been a big year for EastEnders’ Abi and Lorna, with the star previously claiming she’s only going to get darker as time goes on.

Speaking at the Inside Soap Awards, which took place at DTSRKT, Lorna told the Daily Star: “As an actress I really enjoy playing it but Twitter isn’t too happy.”

Abi’s dad Max, played by Jake Wood, recently stood trial for Lucy Beale’s murder – despite the fact he is innocent.

Throughout the trial, it looked like Abi was prepared to give evidence against her dad, after she turned him into the police, and Jake’s fans are NOT happy with her or Lorna.

Lorna loves playing bad Abi – and she's only going to get worse
Lorna loves playing bad Abi – and she's only going to get worse

She continued: “Jake’s fans hate me!”

READ MORE: Everything you need to know about EastEnders actress Lorna Fitzgerald

Earlier this year, Lorna discussed the development of Abi and touched upon the backlash she’s received over her character’s actions.

She said: “You wouldn’t believe the amount of hate I have had for dobbing in poor Max!

“It is quite funny that Abi is saying and doing all these mean things when she couldn’t look more innocent in her bird-print blouses.”

But, as viewers of the BBC One soap will know, looks can be deceiving. As well as accusing her dad of murder, this year alone Abi stalked her terrified sister Lauren, killed her dog Tramp and attacked Lucy Beale on the night she was murdered.

We have to admit: we LOVE bad Abi!

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