EastEnders' Diane Parish 'teases trouble for Denise' amid 40th anniversary twist

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The countdown to EastEnders' 40th anniversary week is on, and the buzz just got bigger with the reveal that the much-awaited live episode will air on Thursday, February 20th.

In a groundbreaking move for soaps, viewers will have the power to decide whether Denise Fox ends up with Ravi Gulati or Jack Branning by casting their votes.

Currently, Denise is caught in a love triangle with her ex Jack and Walford's bad boy Ravi, but it won't be her making the final decision – it's all down to the BBC audience.The suspenseful outcome will unfold during the live episode, following an hour-long special set to broadcast on February 19th.

Diane Parish, who portrays Denise, expressed her surprise about the unique plot twist: "I was shocked when I found out, but I knew I was blessed to tell this story with two amazing actors, Scott Maslen and Aaron Thiara," she shared. "It's going to be so interesting as I click with both of them in different ways." Diane is thrilled about the interactive aspect of the storyline, adding: "I love that the viewers are voting on Denise's choice between two men, not the blokes' choice!" reports the Mirror.