EastEnders

EastEnders viewers have been teased a huge storyline that will be the main focus of the popular BBC soap for a large part of 2023 as the show airs first ...

“A couple of our writers and story team took that brief on board and came back with the idea of flashing forward and, in doing so, we’re promising a ‘whodunnit’ is coming in the future. He further teased: “I’m not going to give anything away that the episode hasn’t already given, but what I will say is there were clues in there. Star and boyfriend Ben Hawkins 'proposed to one another'](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/breaking-alison-hammond-engaged-boyfriend-29266135) [Kerry Katona sparks heated debate after revealing how often she changes her bed sheets](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/kerry-katona-debate-bed-sheets-29267293) [Win a personalised Love Island bundle to celebrate the brand new series](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/win-personalised-love-island-bundle-28977567) [For all your daily celebrity news and gossip, sign up to OK!’s newsletter - CLICK HERE](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/ok-magazine-newsletter-celebrity-news-20010882) We developed the idea and thought it would be even more exciting if we didn’t reveal who the victim is – becoming so much more than a ‘whodunnit’… “Sharon in a wedding dress on Christmas day?! “There was clearly an appetite for a ‘whodunnit’,” he said.

The EastEnders star, 39, has two daughters Eliza, 11 and Joanie, six, and is engaged to cameraman Marc Humphreys. When she's not waltzing around Walford as ...

Is it mad that I actually miss it a little bit?!?" "Let the poor thing have a day off learning and let her chill its only one day ffs," one user said. "Homeschooling this morning. "So I've got a nanny and I've got minimum hours I've got to pay her a week and if I'm not busy I make sure I get a pub night in. Natalie Cassidy admits one of the perks of having a nanny is being able to go to the pub. "I don't go every week and I try not to drink on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday," reports

Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater, Balvinder Sopal as Suki Kaur Panesar, Kellie Bright as. BBC. By. Lewis Knight. Published: ...

[EastEnders](https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/eastenders/) page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. legend Vicki Michelle in mystery role](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-casts-vicki-michelle-role-newsupdate/) [Who are Lola Pearce's mum and dad in EastEnders and how is she a Mitchell?](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-lola-pearce-mum-dad-mitchell-family-explained/) [EastEnders' Kellie Bright teases Linda Carter’s future after Mick exit](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-spoilers-kellie-bright-linda-carter-future-newsupdate/) [EastEnders confirms diagnosis for Whitney Dean’s baby](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-diagnosis-whitney-dean-baby-newsupdate/) [EastEnders star James Bye calls for answer to Ruby Allen mystery](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-ruby-baby-mystery-exclusive-newsupdate/) [EastEnders exit for Dr Ash Kaur as actress Gurlaine Kaur Garcha departs](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-exit-ash-kaur-gurlaine-garcha-newsupdate/) As I explained the flash-forward scene and I said the words “and we cut to Christmas 2023”, they all stopped in their tracks, and the room fell silent. I urge everyone to re-watch the scene and look at every detail. I called a meeting in November last year with Kellie, Bal, Gilly, Lacey, Di and Tish – they were all understandably quite confused, yet very intrigued, as to why I wanted to meet with this group all together. When doing something we as a show have never attempted before, we have to consider whether it’s right for EastEnders and how the audience will feel about it. I, therefore, tasked the writing and story team that if we were to do another ‘whodunnit’ it would have to be different, have to feel different, and have to have a very different mechanic at its core. However, as we know, Sharon’s wearing a wedding dress at Christmas, so watch out for many twists, turns, and plenty of heartbreak along the way. It, therefore, made sense to throw some of our most popular and iconic female characters into a huge storyline together that has never been seen before. Over the next ten months, expect to see each of these women have huge stories, involving potential victims, which will all collide at Christmas. Suki’s struggling in her marriage with Nish and is desperately trying to convince herself that she doesn’t have feelings for Eve. We then decided to kick the story off at a time when The Six (women) – Linda, Suki, Kathy, Stacey, Denise and Sharon – are each involved in stories connected to the men in their lives, which fortunately happened to be around the 38th anniversary of EastEnders.

EastEnders aired a huge twist as a body was found in a special flashforward scene on the BBC soap, but the identity of the man has not been revealed - or ...

[eastenders](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/eastenders) does is ever a coincidence so very strange dean was mentioned tonight before the flash forward, could shirley come back with dean & that’s who dies? We then decided to kick the story off at a time when The Six (women) – Linda, Suki, Kathy, Stacey, Denise and Sharon – are each involved in stories connected to the men in their lives." "There’s also a few treats in the scene if you look hard enough. A couple of our writers and story team took that brief on board and came back with the idea of flashing forward and, in doing so, we’re promising a ‘whodunnit’ is coming in the future." He added: "We developed the idea and thought it would be even more exciting if we didn’t reveal who the victim is – becoming so much more than a ‘whodunnit’… "It's been in the pipeline since I took over at the beginning of last year.

EastEnders made history for its 38th anniversary tonight (February 20), airing the show's first ever flashforward scene.

"We met over lunch and I broke the news and told them our plans on this storyline. It wasn't a decision we made easily but, as long as we remain true to the DNA of the show, which is about family, community, and love, and we bear that in mind at all times, I believe we can try different things. However, as we know, Sharon's wearing a wedding dress at Christmas, so watch out for many twists, turns, and plenty of heartbreak along the way." We then decided to kick the story off at a time when The Six (women) – Linda, Suki, Kathy, Stacey, Denise and Sharon – are each involved in stories connected to the men in their lives, which fortunately happened to be around the 38th anniversary of EastEnders." expect the unexpected." Over the next ten months, expect to see each of these women have huge stories, involving potential victims, which will all collide at Christmas." It therefore made sense to throw some of our most popular and iconic female characters into a huge storyline together that has never been seen before. These women are neighbours, they live on the same square, but we rarely seem them all interact in such a huge way. "Suki's struggling in her marriage with Nish and is desperately trying to convince herself that she doesn’t have feelings for Eve. "Linda's world has been thrown upside down by seeing a photo of Shirley with Dean, but she’s forced to focus on who her new business partner will be or face losing her home. "It's been in the pipeline since I took over at the beginning of last year (2022). "We developed the idea and thought it would be even more exciting if we didn't reveal who the victim is – becoming so much more than a 'whodunnit'…

Wallace, who has played Kat Slater on the BBC One soap on and off since 2000, uploaded a photo to her Instagram yesterday (February 19), confirming that they ...

Will it go better the next time around, [considering the current rough patch it's going through](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42416227/eastenders-spoilers-kat-phil-shooting-aftermath/)? The show also streams on BBC iPlayer. Great news (heart emojis)", while Tamzin Outhwaite added: "Congratulations darling. Happy days ahead which you deserve (heart emojis)." [EastEnders](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/) actress Jessie Wallace has confirmed that she is engaged to [carpenter Justin Gallwey](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a40939758/eastenders-jessie-wallace-new-romance-justin-gallwey/). [Former EastEnders star Nigel Harman reflects on Dennis Rickman's death](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42976363/eastenders-nigel-harman-dennis-rickman-death/)

EASTENDERS star Jessie Wallace has broken her silence on her engagement.It comes after The Sun revealed the actress, 51, who plays Kat Slater in the B.

[ Jessie referred to Justin as "hubby".](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9290201/eastenders-jessie-wallace-engagement-new-man-justin/) [sparked speculation](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9274164/eastenders-jessie-wallace-hints-secretly-married-justin/) that she had secretly tied the knot after posting a picture of them looking very loved-up. [engaged ](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/10211301/eastenders-star-jessie-wallace-engaged/)last week and is set to wed for the first time.

The BBC One soap has revealed that six women will be involved in a shock murder.

[female-led offering](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/eastenders-spoilers-picture-gallery-for-next-week-february-20-to-24-18296373/) of the BBC One soap, which aired on Monday (February 20), certainly didn’t disappoint, proving to be every bit as game-changing as its trailers made it out to be. Has, like the ladies said in the present, one of their former lovers got what he deserved? [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) The question is: just who is it that has perished? [agreed to shut the doors to the boozer and a lock-in commenced](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/13/eastenders-spoilers-female-icons-lock-in-with-life-changing-events-18269948/), with the six women putting the world to rights, before making a toast to all the men who’ve wronged them over the years. [EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter makes a mysterious phone call after big Mick decision](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/eastenders-spoilers-linda-makes-a-mystery-phone-call-after-mick-decision-18269864/?ico=more_text_links) [stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage](https://metro.co.uk/tv-soaps/). [10 soap spoilers this week: EastEnders earth-shattering twist, huge Emmerdale death, Coronation Street Stephen drug horror, Hollyoaks health trauma](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/20/soap-spoilers-this-week-eastenders-big-episode-emmerdale-death-18301561/?ico=more_text_links) [Danny Walters](https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/20/eastenders-keanu-star-danny-walters-new-look-will-surprise-you-16310853/)) in the Vic toilets, only to be left disappointed by finding out about his history with [Sam Mitchell](https://metro.co.uk/tag/sam-mitchell/) ( [Kim Medcalf](https://metro.co.uk/tag/kim-medcalf/)), while Denise Fox (Diane Parish) hit the bottle, before making a move on Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), who knocked her back. [Linda Carter](https://metro.co.uk/tag/linda-carter/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK1) ( [Kellie Bright](https://metro.co.uk/tag/kellie-bright/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK2)) called last orders at the Vic, as Denise Fox (Diane Parish), [Kathy Beale](https://metro.co.uk/tag/kathy-beale/) ( [Gillian Taylforth](https://metro.co.uk/tag/gillian-taylforth/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK3)), Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), [Sharon Watts](https://metro.co.uk/tag/sharon-watts/) ( [Letitia Dean](https://metro.co.uk/tag/letitia-dean/)) and [Suki Panesar](https://metro.co.uk/tag/suki-panesar/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK4) ( [Balvinder Sopal](https://metro.co.uk/tag/balvinder-sopal/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK5)) all enjoyed a drink with their loved ones. [Linda Henry](https://metro.co.uk/tag/linda-henry/)) confirming that she’d been in the company of Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo), which left the landlady heartbroken. [EastEnders](https://metro.co.uk/tv-soaps/eastenders/) promised viewers a [‘never before been done’ twist](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/eastenders-confirms-never-before-been-done-twist-in-female-led-episode-18302753/) and that’s exactly what it served up, with a chilling flash-forward sequence confirming a huge death for this year’s festive season.

During a lock-in at The Queen Victoria, Denise Fox, Kathy Beale, Linda Carter, Sharon Watts, Stacey Slater and Suki Kaur Panesar shared their stories and bonded ...

And @Vitt2TsNoC said: "That's a picture of Lola on side of the bar. @RyanJL pointed out: "The picture of Lola on the bar." women killing off the enemy.." Roll on xmas...." @ElloTeenah said: "So the obvious is Phil or Keanu.. @howellstweets said: "#EastEnders casually dropping a 10 month cliffhanger on a Monday night." I need answers now." Why is #EastEnders doing this to us?" @zBxDoctor praised: "#EastEnders back at its best!!!!" However, the scene then cut to Christmas 2023 at the pub with the ladies standing over a dead body. Sharon and her lover Keanu Taylor fell out in the episode after she found out he had a fling with Sam Mitchell. After whipping fans into a frenzy with "in a flash everything changes" teaser trailers, EastEnders left gobsmacked viewers with an epic flashforward episode as Christmas came early in February.

On Monday night, the legendary London-based soap focused solely on the storylines of the square's matriarchs: Denise, Kathy, Linda, Sharon, Stacey and Suki ...

Chat: As they became the last stragglers in the pub after last orders were drank, Linda agreed to a lock-in and the six women began toasting to 'the men in our lives'. I was very intrigued… Back around to Sharon, she says: 'To all the scumbags we've been stupid enough to let into our hearts. Who did it? who is it? Kathy says: 'The ones who take us for granted...

This article contains discussions about domestic abuse which some readers may find upsetting. Advertisement. Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and Zack Hudson ...

[EastEnders](https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/eastenders/) page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). [Rape Crisis](https://rapecrisis.org.uk/) or call 0808 500 2222 for support. Help can also be found at [The Hideout](http://thehideout.org.uk/). But Denzel is embarrassed as he admits to Nugget that he stole the story from a TV show he watched with Amy, and he fears his lie will be obvious during his interview with the Walford Gazette. Jack rages over the example being set for Amy, but as Jack sets off to have words with him, Denise offers to go instead. He then invites Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) to the ceremony, leaving both her and Suki awkward A furious row soon erupts between Nish and Suki after she hears him talking to Ravi about Mitch - but that's not the end of the drama... Despite their row, a nervous Suki assures Nish that he is the only man for her. Zack is heartbroken in the aftermath and can't face returning to the hospital with Whitney - but his half-sister Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) offers words of encouragement that see him have a change of heart and make his way there to be by Whit's side. Then, a jealous Nish makes a call to son Ravi after Mitch accidentally reveals his job helping Suki with the tenants. Meanwhile, the controlling Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) tightens his grip as wife Suki (Balvinder Sopal) and Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) may have their secret love revealed.

Actress Balvinder Sopal has discussed the possibility that Suki Kaur Panesar will claim a life at Christmas.

[EastEnders](https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/eastenders/) page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). legend Vicki Michelle in mystery role](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-casts-vicki-michelle-role-newsupdate/) [Who are Lola Pearce's mum and dad in EastEnders and how is she a Mitchell?](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-lola-pearce-mum-dad-mitchell-family-explained/) [EastEnders' Kellie Bright teases Linda Carter’s future after Mick exit](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-spoilers-kellie-bright-linda-carter-future-newsupdate/) [EastEnders confirms diagnosis for Whitney Dean’s baby](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-diagnosis-whitney-dean-baby-newsupdate/) [EastEnders star James Bye calls for answer to Ruby Allen mystery](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-ruby-baby-mystery-exclusive-newsupdate/) [EastEnders exit for Dr Ash Kaur as actress Gurlaine Kaur Garcha departs](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-exit-ash-kaur-gurlaine-garcha-newsupdate/) I would like it to be Suki because I think it adds an extra dangerous element to her but who knows? I mean they are legends, and like I say it’s a real honour and privilege to work with women that have been on the show for such a long time who are strong, powerful, exciting, beautiful, fiery women who carry the show. In terms of who meets their fate, it could literally be anyone. And I think maybe all of the women might be involved. I think it could have been any one of the six women involved, they’ve all got a motive. So yes, I was very excited and humbled at the same time. I was incredibly excited and a little bit confused but I think that’s okay because we don’t know the full details. [EastEnders](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/). [Sharon Watts' wedding day](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/sharon-watts-marrying-who-eastenders/).

EastEnders spoilers - Suki Panesar will fear she's been caught out next week, after an incriminating conversation with her on-off lover Eve Unwin.

Eve is also struggling to deal with her feelings, and attends the marriage blessing – much to Suki's horror. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer. And more importantly, who heard them? Keen to push on with sorting out the marriage blessing, Nish invites an uncomfortable Eve and the Slaters to the ceremony. On the day of the marriage blessing, Suki is paranoid about who was eavesdropping on her conversation with Eve. Nish later invites Honey to the marriage blessing, leaving both her and Suki feeling awkward.

EastEnders will air heartbreaking scenes next week as Whitney and Zack learn their baby has Edward's Syndrome. It's already been confirmed that the BBC soap are ...

"Shona [McGarty] and James' [Farrar] performances have thoughtfully portrayed the realities of the diagnosis and the decision-making process with compassion and understanding. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer. [SOFT UK](https://www.soft.org.uk/) and [Antenatal Results and Choices](https://www.arc-uk.org/) for further information and support. [Edward's Syndrome](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42809879/eastenders-whitney-zack-edwards-syndrome/). [EastEnders spoilers](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/) follow. [exploring the issue-based story](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42673475/eastenders-whitney-zack-baby-edwards-syndrome/) through Whitney and Zack, who learned they were going to be parents late last year.

Linda Carter, Suki Panesar, Stacey Slater, Denise Fox, Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale's lives are set to change forever as a huge new storyline kicks off tonight.

Sharon hovered over the body and bent down to check the pulse of the mystery figure - who was dressed in a suit wearing cufflinks. After an eventful evening, the ladies of Walford settle into a lock in where they bond over their shared experiences, and moan about the men in their lives. Meanwhile Sharon and Keanu meet at The Vic and enjoy a passionate reunion in the bathroom. But their happiness is short-lived when Linda receives a counter offer from Nish and Suki for Mick’s half of The Vic. She breaks down in tears and is consoled by Kathy, leading the pair to have a heart-to-heart about their past traumas. Linda receives a photo from Shirley and spots Deano's reflection in the mirror.

Lola, who is battling a terminal brain tumour, will sadly die before the festive season this year.

[Sharon Watts](https://metro.co.uk/tag/sharon-watts/) ( [Letitia Dean](https://metro.co.uk/tag/letitia-dean/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK1)), sporting a wedding dress, which confirms a festive wedding for the matriarch, was left in shock as she checked the pulse of a male corpse on the floor of the Vic, telling her fellow ladies that the person in question is dead. [BBC](https://metro.co.uk/tag/bbc-2/) One soap jumped ten months into the future in its first ever flash-forward sequence, giving viewers a little taste of what devastating drama is on the cards at Christmas time. [Comment Now](#metro-comments-container) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [off on honeymoon after marrying](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/eastenders-spoilers-lola-and-jay-vow-to-never-give-up-hope-as-they-marry-18168841/) soulmate [Jay Brown](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jay-brown/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P10_LNK1) ( [Jamie Borthwick](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jamie-borthwick/)), but she will return to screens in upcoming scenes. [EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter makes a mysterious phone call after big Mick decision](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/eastenders-spoilers-linda-makes-a-mystery-phone-call-after-mick-decision-18269864/?ico=more_text_links) [stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage](https://metro.co.uk/tv-soaps/). [how long the hairdresser will remain on the show](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/09/when-does-lola-leave-eastenders-and-what-has-happened-so-far-18248662/), and this devastating flashforward seemingly confirms that she will sadly die either over or just before Christmas this year. [10 soap spoilers this week: EastEnders earth-shattering twist, huge Emmerdale death, Coronation Street Stephen drug horror, Hollyoaks health trauma](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/20/soap-spoilers-this-week-eastenders-big-episode-emmerdale-death-18301561/?ico=more_text_links) [Linda Carter ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/linda-carter/)( [Kellie Bright](https://metro.co.uk/tag/kellie-bright/)), Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), [Kathy Beale](https://metro.co.uk/tag/kathy-beale/) ( [Gillian Taylforth](https://metro.co.uk/tag/gillian-taylforth/)), Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and [Suki Panesar](https://metro.co.uk/tag/suki-panesar/) ( [Balvinder Sopal](https://metro.co.uk/tag/balvinder-sopal/)) watched on in horror, as the Walford women came to realise that they had blood on their hands. [Mick Carter](https://metro.co.uk/tag/mick-carter/) ( [Danny Dyer](https://metro.co.uk/tag/danny-dyer/)), who is presumed dead following his disappearance at sea in December, was the latest beloved Walfordian to receive this treatment, with a picture of the landlord propping up the bar in the very same spot that Lola’s could be seen in Monday’s (February 20) offering of the serial. [EastEnders](https://metro.co.uk/tv-soaps/eastenders/) has confirmed that [Lola Pearce](https://metro.co.uk/tag/lola-pearce/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P1_LNK1) ( [Danielle Harold](https://metro.co.uk/tag/danielle-harold/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P1_LNK2)) will die before Christmas during a historic flash-forward sequence, which previewed the shocking events of this year’s festive season.

Shona McGarty has revealed that Whitney Dean will face her 'worst nightmare' when her unborn baby is diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome.

She locks herself away, and she doesn’t want to think about it. 'A lot of the women I spoke with didn’t know what to expect when they received the diagnosis. 'She’s always wanted to be a mum so. 'The thing that spoke so strongly to me from our chats was that, you will never forget this. 'She's been doing her research and she knows that if the baby is to be diagnosed with Edwards' Syndrome, then the chances that the baby would survive are a lot lower so this is her worst nightmare. In upcoming scenes, the mother-to-be will be forced to make an 'unbelievably tough' decision about her child's future, faced with the prospect that it may not survive when she gives birth.

EastEnders has given fans its latest cliffhanger - with a flashforward to the soap's Christmas 2023 murder-mystery.

However, as we know, Sharon's wearing a wedding dress at Christmas, so watch out for many twists, turns, and plenty of heartbreak along the way." "Suki's struggling in her marriage with Nish and is desperately trying to convince herself that she doesn't have feelings for Eve. I urge everyone to re-watch the scene and look at every detail. Teasing what's in store for the six women, Clenshaw said: "Linda's world has been thrown upside down by seeing a photo of Shirley with Dean, but she's forced to focus on who her new business partner will be or face losing her home. A couple of our writers and story team took that brief on board and came back with the idea of flashing forward and, in doing so, we're promising a whodunnit is coming in the future. storyline (2014-15) that was not just hugely successful but also incredibly gripping throughout," Clenshaw explained.

EastEnders fans spotted a crucial clue in the flashforward about who dies at Christmas, after noticing the mystery cufflink shown at the end has been seen ...

Sharon in a wedding dress- Phil could’ve got back with her & kept the wedding date when he was supposed to marry Kat, or maybe differences settled & it’s double wedding w/ Sharon & Keanu?" The comments kept on coming too with another reading: "I just read that amber (the cuff links) “symbolizes the renewal of marriage vows”. Big hint to it being Phil??" In one moment that aired this year, Phil was wearing a suit and a cufflink which looks a lot like the one shown in the flashforward. In one crucial moment in the clip shown on Monday night, Sharon checks the pulse of the dead man and lifts his arm - revealing a cufflink. The camera zoomed in on a cufflink worn on the arm of the deceased man - and it's sent fans into a frenzy.

EastEnders viewers were left in tears on Monday night as the BBC One soap teased a future storyline nearly a year in advance as fans were shown Christmas ...

Star and boyfriend Ben Hawkins 'proposed to one another'](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/breaking-alison-hammond-engaged-boyfriend-29266135) [Kerry Katona sparks heated debate after revealing how often she changes her bed sheets](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/kerry-katona-debate-bed-sheets-29267293) [Win a personalised Love Island bundle to celebrate the brand new series](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/win-personalised-love-island-bundle-28977567) [For all your daily celebrity news and gossip, sign up to OK!’s newsletter - CLICK HERE](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/ok-magazine-newsletter-celebrity-news-20010882) content from breaking news to Royals and TV - CLICK HERE](https://www.ok.co.uk/) [Alison Hammond engaged! nah I’m not ready for this #EastEnders." A different soap watcher tweeted: "The fact that the flash forward to Christmas 2023 has a picture of lola on the bar makes my heart sad, meaning she’s got just months in her left #EastEnders" with a crying emoji. However soap watchers were left distracted during the scenes as they spotted another devastating clue in the scenes as a picture of Lola was seen on the bar next to Linda, appearing to confirm that Lola will die before Christmas. [EastEnders](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/eastenders) fans have been left in tears as this year's special Christmas episode appeared to confirm Lola Pearce's death in a [flashforward clue on Monday](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/eastenders-christmas-2023-storyline-murder-29268201).

EastEnders made history with their 38th anniversary and they decided to go all out with the show's first-ever flash-forward scene.

Did we mention the corpse just happened to be found in the middle of a wedding where Sharon just happens to be the bride? Of course, Ravi has been keeping an eye on her too but if Jack finds out will there be a row to end all rows? So many clues in the trailer to what happened! But why were we put through this in the first place? [wrote](https://twitter.com/PouncerSD/status/1627776272343486488): 'Eastenders breaking ground tonight with a ten month cliff hanger... But does it leave viewers with many questions they're just dying to get answers for?

EASTENDERS fans are convinced they have figured out the murder victim in flash-forward Christmas episode.Viewers were sent into a frenzy with last nig.

Could the music in the 2023 Christmas trailer be a clue that Keanu will be murdered? Fans were left speculating who the victim could be, and one fan spotted a clue from the music they used in the scene. Sharon hovered over the body and bent down to check the pulse of the mystery figure - who was dressed in a suit wearing cufflinks. [settled into a lock in](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/10222293/eastenders-women-rocked-even-vic-lockin/) where they bond over their shared experiences, and moan about the men in their lives. Each of the women look horrified as they look down at the floor. EASTENDERS fans are convinced they have figured out the murder victim in flash-forward Christmas episode.

The former soap villain raped Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) in 2014 in a harrowing storyline after he became obsessed with his sister-in-law. Advertisement.

A third penned: "Sorry how awful is that photoshopped promotional photo of Dean in the mirror #EastEnders." Another wrote: "Obsessed with how they’ve edited Dean into the mirror pic #EastEnders." Taking to Twitter, one said: "I’m sorry but that photo of Dean being photoshopped in the mirror has made me cackle #Eastenders."

A female-led episode aired on Monday night for its anniversary, with a brilliant twist at the end revealing to fans that six Walford women will be involved ...

While a third said: "OMG did anyone notice Lola's photo on the bar at the end? Hopefully not right at Christmas though." She won't be there come Christmas," one wrote. Very smartly done tonight," a second added. Don’t know what to think. I don’t know what to say.

During the nail-biting episode, viewers saw Linda (Kellie Bright) left shaken after she received a photo of Shirley Carter and Shirley's younger son Dean Wicks ...

Kathy saying to Linda “You’ve got a wall of friends around you” in reference to him maybe returning. My money’s on Dean Wicks after the wall of friends remark" She was then spotted by a concerned Kathy (Gillian Taylforth) who rushes to comfort her. Whilst another added: "Exciting for a Monday. Soon after, Linda was seen retreating to the back of the Vic and breaking down. Not a full time one but for one or two episodes.

EastEnders Christmas 2023: Who dies and what happens in the show flash forward episode? EastEnders viewers were shocked on Monday when they were treated to a ...

"There’s also a few treats in the scene if you look hard enough. He said: "I'm not going to give anything away that the episode hasn’t already given, but what I will say is there were clues in there. #EastEnders."

While EastEnders served up a Christmas twist in last night's episode (20th February), it also confirmed the death of Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold).

[EastEnders](https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/eastenders/) page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). It's only been a matter of weeks since a photo of the love of Linda's life, Mick (Danny Dyer), could be found in the very same spot as the locals mourned him after he was lost at sea and presumed dead. Now we know that Lola will have passed away by the time EastEnders airs its Christmas special, as a photo of her can be seen on the bar next to landlady Linda. [Who dies in EastEnders at Christmas 2023? Viewers wept as Lola finally wed soulmate Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick), before breaking the news to young daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown) that she would not survive her cancer battle. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) or [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/), or visit our [Soaps](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/) hub. They will each But we couldn't help but find another distraction along the way. [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [RadioTimes.com](https://www.radiotimes.com/), we've been rounding up all the theories regarding just who has been killed, as well as [the identity of Sharon's mystery groom](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/sharon-watts-marrying-who-eastenders/). [EastEnders](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/) was busy [serving up a Christmas twist 10 months in advance](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/who-dies-eastenders-christmas-2023-flashforward-bloody-death-newsupdate/) in last night's gripping episode (20th February), the BBC soap also confirmed the death of beloved character Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold) in its flash-forward scene.

EastEnders star Kellie Bright opened up about some secrets from filming the BBC soap's first ever flashforward scenes which has teased there's a murder this ...

Of Kathy and Stacey's storyline, Chris teased: "Kathy’s planning to tie the knot with Rocky but we know with Rocky he has a past so just what will catch up with him. However, as we know, Sharon’s wearing a wedding dress at Christmas, so watch out for many twists, turns, and plenty of heartbreak along the way." "Suki’s struggling in her marriage with Nish and is desperately trying to convince herself that she doesn’t have feelings for Eve. "Linda’s world has been thrown upside down by seeing a photo of Shirley with Dean, but she’s forced to focus on who her new business partner will be or face losing her home. One of the things you can't really see is that I had a split lip and I don't know why or how I ended up with it." I think there's going to be lots of red herrings, and that's what is so clever about this."

EASTENDERS is accused of copying rival soap Hollyoaks after dramatic flash-forward episode.The Channel 4 soap did a one year flash-forward special epi.

Another wrote: "A flash forward with a dead body now where have I seen that before…. It’s a “who-is-it” as well." #Hollyoaks did this very thing when Kyle died last year!" #EastEnders copying storylines." EastEnders producer Chris Clenshaw revealed: "The episode will act as a catalyst for major storylines involving each of the characters that will play out over the year. Hollyoaks did a one year flash-forward special episode on New Years Day with a murder two years ago, before BBC soap EastEnders did a similar thing in an episode this week.