EastEnders confirms fan favourite is missing in explosion aftermath
EASTENDERS has confirmed a fan favourite is missing in the aftermath of a horrifying explosion. Flames tore through the Queen Vic in shocking scenes – with many residents’ lives now at …
EASTENDERS has confirmed a fan favourite is missing in the aftermath of a horrifying explosion.
Flames tore through the Queen Vic in shocking scenes - with many residents' lives now at risk.
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Jean and Freddie Slater are also seen in the aftermathCredit: BBC
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Martin finds Lily - but is desperately looking for StaceyCredit: BBC
EastEnders has released first-look pictures at the explosion's aftermath shown in tomorrow's episode.
The special hour-long instalment officially marks the BBC soap's 40th anniversary.
Soap legend Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) is feared dead after the huge blast.
Ex-husband Martin Fowler (James Bye) desperately tries to find Stacey in the rubble.
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Viewers watched Stacey confess she still had feelings for Martin before the explosion - only to be rebuffed.
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Additionally, the images show various other characters caught up following the explosion.
Many residents had been celebrating Billy's (Perry Fenwick) and Honey's (Emma Barton) wedding when it unfolded.
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In one image, the newlyweds can be seen tearfully hugging each other.
Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) are also shown.
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Meanwhile, Reiss crashed his car after Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) pushed Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) into its path.
This followed Cindy's unidentified Christmas Day attacker finally being revealed to fans.
As for Reiss, the killer - who murdered wife Debbie last year - had been attempting to flee Albert Square.
His former captive Bianca (Patsy Palmer) encountered him again in No.25.
EastEnders' 40th anniversary cameos so far
Tracy-Ann Oberman - Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley - Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French - French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer - Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Ricky Groves - Groves returned as Garry Hobbs, a character who has not been seen since 2009.
Cliff Parisi - Parisi returned as Minty Peterson, a character who was last seen on the square in 2010.
Ross Kemp - Kemp has returned to play Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp's storyline as "explosive". Kemp said it was an "absolute honour" to return to the show.
Other aspects of the 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
Bianca tried calling the police, but Reiss subdued her and threw the phone to one side before running off.
Later, Reiss swerved his vehicle to avoid Ian, setting off the tragic chain of events.
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Who will survive the horrific tragedy?
EastEnders continues on BBC One and iPlayer.
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Newlyweds Billy and Honey were caught up in the explosionCredit: BBC
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Ravi with love interest Denise and her sister KimCredit: BBC
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Suki, Avani and Denzel among the rubbleCredit: BBC
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