Another viewer pointed out that Fowler’s death marks the second time Stacey has lost a romantic partner during a live episode, since her ex-boyfriend Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements) died in 2010 during the show’s 25th anniversary episode.
Elsewhere during the live 40th anniversary episode, viewers were left divided over the outcome of a public vote in which Denise was forced to choose between her lovers Jack and Ravi.
Some voted for Jack because they believed Ravi should be with his ex Priya, while one pointed out: “People not understanding we voted Jack cos Denise is a bore and Ravi deserves better”.
In an interactive twist aired on Wednesday night, fans were asked to choose whether Denise Fox (Diane Parish) would reunite with her estranged husband Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) or her secret lover Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara).
Another viewer wrote on X/Twitter that they had joined hundreds of people watching the live EastEnders episode on the big screen at Boxpark Wembley, which is where major football matches are usually aired to masses of fans.
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