Teasers for next week have left fans buzzing with excitement
EastEnders bosses have teased fans about the potential return of an iconic character. And now fans think they know who it could be – Max Branning.
Excitement is building following the release of a teaser of a door opening on the Square with the caption: “Knock Knock. Who’s there?”
It coincides with the arrival of new EastEnders boss Ben Wadey, with something big seemingly planned as fans were promised “shocks” and “twists”.
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On Monday, the soap will simulcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7.30pm. The last time this happened was during the 40th anniversary live week in Feburary – so something big is expected, reports the Mirror.
Executive producer Ben teased: “Next week marks the start of something big in Walford that we hope will get everyone talking, and it’s only just the beginning.
“We’ve got twists, shocks, and plenty of drama lined up for a summer you don’t want to miss.”
In the video, the door that opens has number 14 on it. Many fans have questioned what this means.
One said: “Searched who left 14 years ago and it was Jim Branning, who unfortunately cannot return. Butttttttt Tanya Branning left 14 years ago too so I think it’s the return of OSCAR BRANNING,” as another wrote: “Max and Oscar.”
Pictures were recently released of a grown boy filming with Lauren, with many believing it was Oscar. Jake Wood has also been rumoured to make a return as one of the soap’s most iconic characters Max Branning.
Another fan chipped in: “Max did 14 years if you minus his gap year,” with a third simply writing: “Max is back!”
Spoilers for Monday showed Alfie receiving a phone call from Stacey Slater. There’s speculation this could relate to the infamous affair between Max and Stacey.
But others believe it could be the return of Zoe Slater, following Kat and Alfie’s wedding. It was recently confirmed Michelle Ryan would be reprising her role as Zoe.
“I have a feeling that this will either be a Zoe Slater return or a Max Branning return. Either way it’s going to be big,” one fan said.
Another added: “Zoe return? Would tie in with Kat and Alfie getting married the previous day.
“Not sure where she’s supposed to be at the moment but maybe missed her flight or something and was planning a surprise wedding appearance.”
“The spoilers for the 16th, says that Alfie is hiding something, and Kat & Alfie have just got married. So I guess it’s Zoe returning on Monday,” penned another.