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EastEnders fans believe they've worked out the true identity of Sonia Fowler's elusive lodger Jed, and the reason why Reiss hates him so much.Viewers have watched as Sonia welcomed Jed into her home to rent a room, which angered Reiss who still appears to harbour feelings for nurse Sonia.The couple had a brief romance after meeting at Dot Cotton's funeral, but it didn't spell lasting romance for the pair.READ NEXT: EastEnders' Max Branning return 'sealed' as fans adamant he'll support brother JackThe pair hit it off before Reiss ghosted Sonia, before then coming back to try and rekindle things.Since his return, he's not made things easy for Sonia and his dislike of lodger Jed has caused tensions.Quiet guy Reiss has been clear in his dislike of newcomer Jed, and detective viewers think they've worked out the reason why.On social media fans shared their predictions for how Jed could fit into the Sonia and Reiss storyline, as one wrote: "I think him and Reiss are family some how and they want Sonia's money."Another added: "Maybe him and Reiss are after Sonia’s house/money. Perhaps they knew each other prior to all this and Reiss is now scared of the competition.""Something about Jed that I don't like but can't put my finger on it," said a third.Another shared: "I think he's a dark horse, he's hiding something.

Former EastEnders star Jake Wood made an admission as he gave an update on his latest project on Good Morning Britain.

EastEnders' fans reckon that Max Branning, played by actor Jake Wood, is on his way back to the soap. The theory emerged as Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa), Max's eldest daughter, stumbled upon a critical clue. In an episode aired on Monday, 8th January, Lauren was thrilled to be reunited with her son Louie after being falsely accused of smuggling drugs.

Linda Carter is set for more drama in EastEnders following the return of Lauren Branning, who will soon uncover the truth about baby Annie's paternity. Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) made her highly anticipated return to EastEnders on New Year's Day, but didn't quite make it to Albert Square after being arrested in the airport. However, she will soon be released after cousin Penny Branning's (Kitty Castledine) confession.

EastEnders' Penny Branning made a dramatic comeback to the BBC soap this week, but who is she and what's her story? Penny is Jack Branning's daughter and has been off-screen since 2008. She uses a wheelchair as she is paralysed from the waist down, a fact revealed during her first stint on the show. Not everyone knew about Penny, even though she adored her dad.

EastEnders fans were faced with a blast from the past this week, when Walford villain Dean Wicks made his return to Albert Square after a nine year absence. As regular viewers will know, Dean, who is played in the show by actor Matt Di Angelo, had reconnected with his mum Shirley Carter off-screen, before making his unexpected return to the show on Monday, 30 October.

Big Brother has been flooded with viewer complaints on social media. After last night's show was extended by 15 minutes to 'facilitate drama', everyone had the same complaint.

EastEnders fans are convinced one of the soap's most notorious villains is set to return as part of the hotly-anticipated Christmas 'whodunnit' storyline. Rumours are circulating after a behind the scenes video was 'leaked' by a new cast member.

EastEnders fans are predicting that Stacey Slater and Jack Branning will have an affair as Jack's wife, Denise Fox, leaves the Square. Stacey was previously married to Jack's late nephew Bradley Branning, but before his death she cheated on him with Bradley's dad, Max Branning, who is Jack's brother.

Emmerdale viewers have been left gripped in recent scenes as Moira Dingle, played by Natalie J Robb, has been forced to sell her beloved farm. Since joining the ITV soap back in 2009, Natalie, 48, has been at the heart of some huge storylines as her character overcomes major hurdles and proves just how much of a hardworking farmer she is.

EastEnders fans are wondering if a major return may be on the cards for Max Branning, as the Cindy Beale comeback storyline unfolds.

A much-loved character from EastEnders is now almost unrecognisable from his days on the BBC soap. Charlie Clements, or Bradley Branning as he was best known around Albert Square, left viewers gutted when he exited the show back in 2010.

‌EastEnders favourite Jake Wood has said that he’s “gutted” after being given medical advice not to take part in the London Marathon, forcing him to pull out. He was due to take part in the marathon to help to raise funds for dementia charities in memory of much-loved Peggy Mitchell actress, Barbara Windsor.

Madeline Duggan, who played EastEnders' original Lauren Branning, looks very different from her soap days, in  glam snaps from her Instagram account.  The actress, now 28, starred on EastEnders from 2006 to 2010 as Max Branning's eldest daughter, Lauren, until Jacqueline Jossa took over the role. Madeline now boasts 26k followers on her public Instagram account, where she's posted a slew of glamorous snaps. In one post, Madeline showed off her chocolate-brown locks, bronzed eye makeup and glossy lips, whilst in another, she looked glam in a pink dress that was slashed to the navel.

With EastEnders spending nearly 40 years on our screens, viewers have seen plenty of dramatic moments unfold on Albert Square. From murder twists to shock divorces, the BBC One show has had it all. In fact, viewers have seen a 2023 flash forward scene in which six of Walford’s much loved matriarchs, Denise (Diane Parish), Kathy (Gillian Taylforth), Linda (Kellie), Sharon (Letitia Dean), Stacey (Lacey Turner) and Suki (Balvinder Sopal) are left dealing with a dead body.

EastEnders in upcoming scenes just a few weeks after she made an appearance on the BBC soap.The soap legend, 54, made a massive entrance to Albert Square as she was unveiled to be Lola Pearce’s (Danielle Harold) estranged mum Emma shortly before the local hairdresser lost her battle with cancer.In recent weeks, Patsy has played a huge role in the dramatic storyline, but has since taken to social media to confirm that filming for her final scenes has wrapped up.READ NEXT: EastEnders' Max Branning return 'sealed' as fans adamant he'll support brother JackShe took to her Instagram grid, and in a photo carousel post to her 131,000 followers, she uploaded a slew of snaps where she made her way across an airbridge to get onto an aeroplane and headed towards a hotter climate.In her caption, she told fans how she’d had an “awesome experience” working on the BBC soap and hailed her cast members as being “amazing” and “loving”. She also shared that she’s on the “right antibiotics” to treat a “severe chest infection” and reassured fans that she’d be “right back on her feet.”Patsy penned: “We’re leaving on a jet plane! Don’t know when I’ll be back again….

EASTENDERS fans were left bitterly disappointed as one character failed to make an appearance during the special tribute episode to Dot Cotton. Many memorable faces made their way back to Walford to honour iconic character Dot but there was one face noticeably missing.

EASTENDERS' Whitney Dean shocked fans by taking a pregnancy test after steamy night with Zack Hudson - but is she pregnant? Felix, Finley, Chelsea plan a big birthday party to celebrate Whitney turning 30. But they don't know that Whitney (Shona McGarty) has a surprise of her own. In Tuesday's episode of the BBC soap, Whitney bought a pregnancy test.

Jacqueline Jossa looked incredible as she paraded her jaw-dropping figure in a snap posted on her Instagram on Sunday (October 9). The former EastEnders actress, 29, showcased her sizzling curves as she lounged by the pool wearing a black and white bikini.

WALFORD residents will be paying their respects to Dot Cotton as news of her off-screen death will get to the Square. Some EastEnders are convinced Lauren Branning could come back with her father Max in tow.

EastEnders actor James Bye revealed he suffered from a painful injury during his Strictly Come Dancing training while attempting to impress his dance partner Amy Dowden. The soap star, who plays Martin Fowler in the BBC soap, told It Takes Two presenter Rylan Clark that he injured his ring finger while practising a routine for this Saturday's (October 8) edition of the hit ballroom show.James is set to take on the role of Star-Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy, and informed Rylan he was aiming to show off his strength, but admitted he went too far and was left with his finger badly injured. READ MORE: Strictly's James Bye admits he's feeling pressure after EastEnders pals' success He said: “I was trying to show Amy how strong I was in the rehearsal room so I did a few pull-ups…," adding: “I like ripped my finger open.” He continued: “The finger almost fell off.”James joked, with a bloody bandage on his ring finger: “The wedding ring is sort of the only thing keeping my finger on," but explained: “We’ll see how we get on with that one!”It comes after dad-of-three James refuted any idea that he and his wife of 10 years could be affected by the Strictly "curse".The actor has previously said how he feels under pressure to do well on Strictly as so many of his co-stars on the soap have proved big hits.