EastEnders Live: Public vote to determine Deniseâs fate as Martinâs future uncertain
Will Denise rekindle with her ex-husband or stay faithful to her secret lover?
Eastenders 40th Anniversary Trailer - Bbc
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EastEnders is making history with an experimental episode in which viewers will decide the outcome.
Nigelâs admitted he has dementia in scenes that have left fans in âfloods of tearsâ. Meanwhile, Martin admitted to Stacey âitâs always been youâ but a heavy metal beam has fallen on him. Will he make it?
In an interactive twist for its 40th anniversary, fans will choose whether Denise Fox (Diane Parish) will reunite with her estranged husband Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) or her secret lover Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara).
Last year, Denise and Jackâs troubled marriage fell apart when it was revealed he had been having an affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), which ended in a brawl. Theyâve since alternately shared moments of passion and created warm memories as part of their blended family.
But matters were complicated when Denise rekindled her romance with Ravi, a man with a troubled past, on Christmas Day. The situation was further muddied due to Ravi having been in a serious relationship with Deniseâs daughter Chelsea (Zaraah Abrahams), who has been praised for her performances on the soap.
The decision wonât be straightforward, but it will be left in the hands of fans. Viewers will also decide whether Soniaâs baby will be called Julia or Tony in honour of EastEnders creators Julia Smith and Tony Holland.
The popular soap first aired on 19 February 1985 and has gone on to become a mainstay of British television.
The BBC has aired an hour-long special tonight. Voting is now open. It will close at 7:10pm tomorrow for the live instalment in which the outcome will be revealed. Actors will have prepared for both outcomes.
To vote, you must register on the BBC website here.
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Not long left! Youâve got less than hour to vote
Go to http://bbc.co.uk/eastenders where you can sign in or register for your BBC Account.
Maira Butt20 February 2025 18:15
Jack or Ravi â Here's a recap of all the love triangle drama
Last year, Denise and Jackâs troubled marriage fell apart when it was revealed he had been having an affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), which ended in a brawl. Theyâve since alternately shared moments of passion and created warm memories as part of their blended family.
But matters were complicated when Denise rekindled her romance with Ravi, a man with a troubled past, on Christmas Day. The situation was further muddied due to Ravi having been in a serious relationship with Deniseâs daughter Chelsea (Zaraah Abrahams), who has been praised for her performances on the soap.
(BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron/Matt Burlem)
Maira Butt20 February 2025 18:10
Major character killed by bath tub during 40th anniversary special
There were tons of rumours swirling that a major character would be killed during the showâs 40th anniversary special episodes.
Reiss Colwell did indeed die, but his death has been the subject of much ridicule. After Bianca pushes him, the ceiling above him collapses, with a bath tub flattening him.
Maira Butt20 February 2025 17:57
Sonia was in labour last night - will she name her baby Tony or Julia?
Sonia had been getting âtwingesâ while her and Lauren settled in with some ice cream while they awaited rescue.
Turns out, she is in labour.
The public will decide whether her baby will be named after EastEnders creators Julia Smith or Tony Holland.
Go to http://bbc.co.uk/eastenders where you can sign in or register for your BBC Account.
Maira Butt20 February 2025 17:45
Voting closes at 7:10pm tonight! - you have less than two hours left
Actors have prepared two scripts, one if Jack wins and another if Ravi wins. Everything tonight will be LIVE. Results will be revealed in the episode airing at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Go to http://bbc.co.uk/eastenders where you can sign in or register for your BBC Account.
Maira Butt20 February 2025 17:28
'The most satisfying smack Iâve seen in years'
Chelsea was furious at the impact of the affair on her motherâs mental health and asked Stacey, âIs that why my mum had a breakdown?â
She then shouted, âYou b****!â before slapping her. Meanwhile, a fight broke out between Martin and Jack.
Maira Butt20 February 2025 17:13
Watch: Look back at the fight between Martin Fowler and Jack Branning when Stacey's infidelity is revealed
Huge fight between Jack Branning and Martin Fowler breaks out on Eastenders
Maira Butt20 February 2025 17:01
Martin Fowler's life hangs in the balance
After a pub explosion earlier this week, Martin and Stacey had a heart-to-heart while the building creaked all around them.
Just as he declared to Stacey, âitâs always been youâ, he was hit by a huge metal beam and remained trapped at the end of Wednesday nightâs hour-long special.
Will he make it?
Several Walford residents have been injured after Sonia Fowlerâs former partner Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) crashed his car into the Albert Square pub after being on the run following a murder, and kidnapping Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer).
Maira Butt20 February 2025 16:45
Ravi's supporters are passionate
âEveryone vote Ravi,â ordered one viewer. âHe proper loves her and will treat her right. Not to mention the drama, entertainment it will bring! For Raviya fans, Voting Jack doesn't guarantee that Ravi and Priya will be put together.â
âRavi will love her protect her and respect her,â added another. âJack will smother her take her for granted & forever remind her of her faults.â
One viewer reasoned: âI've voted for Ravi to hopefully redeem his character and take Denise in a different direction. Her relationship with Jack has always been toxic and despite the familiarity she has with Jack's family it's time for Denise to move on and explore something newâ
(BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Maira Butt20 February 2025 16:30
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Maira Butt20 February 2025 16:15
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