EastEnders will celebrate 40 years on the telly next year and fans reckon a character will be killed off to mark the milestone – and they’ve worked out who
EastEnders has seemingly dropped a massive hint that a fan-favourite character might meet their demise during the show’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
Next year, the BBC One soap, which first graced our screens in 1985, will mark four decades of jaw-dropping drama.
The soap has given us unforgettable moments, from the sensational ‘Who Shot Phil’ mystery in 2001 to the contentious baby swap saga in 2010, leaving viewers utterly gobsmacked.
But now, eagle-eyed fans are convinced that the upcoming 40th-anniversary bash will be marked by a startling death – and they believe they’ve sussed out who’s on the chopping block.
This week in Albert Square, Martin Fowler (played by James Bye) was the centre of an unexpected birthday celebration. The locals rallied together, decking out his market stall with festive signs and balloons, reports the Daily Star.
Yet, Honey Mitchell (portrayed by Emma Barton), along with other market vendors, mistakenly thought Martin was hitting the big 4-0. A flustered Martin had to come clean about his actual age.
He confessed to his friends: “It’s not my 40th!” as a sheepish Martin clarified he was only 39. Despite the mix-up, Honey was adamant the party must go on.
However, this blunder has sparked concern among viewers that the soap is foreshadowing Martin’s exit in a grim twist for the 40th anniversary.
One concerned fan speculated on X: “Are they celebrating Martin’s 40th early because he doesn’t make it to 40 years old cos he gets killed off on the anniversary?”
Speculation is rife among eager fans who suspect that Reiss Colwell (played by Jonny Freeman) could be the one responsible for killing Martin Fowler in the popular soap. A disturbed Reiss recently took the life of his comatose wife, Debbie, engulfed by financial woes and pressures concerning his lover Sonia Fowler, portrayed by Natalie Cassidy.
One viewer asserted on platform X, suggesting a dark twist: “Sonia and Martin grow close again as Reiss is investigated for Debbie’s murder, and Martin provides support for stressed and pregnant Sonia. Reiss is overcome with jealousy and offs Martin on the eve of the 40th-anniversary episode.”
Meanwhile, on Reddit, fans are heatedly debating who could fall victim to Reiss next, with one user adamant: “It’s going to be Martin!” Echoing this theory, another fan highlights, “Martin’s fake 40th birthday and his connection to Sonia. Plus Martin already dislikes the dude.” Yet another quipped on the thread: “I hope not, but that would make sense!”
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