During an appearance on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday (23 September), Jo addressed the possibility of returning to EastEnders as Tanya and refused to rule it out. She admitted: "I always say never say never. BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent then tried to get further clarification from Jo, with the soap star adding: "Well, I just think, she's not dead. Jo's comments come after many characters have made their way back to Walford, with her co-star Jake recently reprising his role as Max Branning. Jo and Jake made up one of EastEnders most iconic couples as Tanya and Max.