Fans of EastEnders were left in disbelief last night after an unexpected kiss between Bianca Jackson and Martin Fowler, prompting strong reactions online. Bianca’s recent return to Albert Square centers around her quest to uncover the reasons behind her sister Sonia’s imprisonment.
After Martin offered Bianca some comforting words, she surprised everyone by leaning in for a kiss. This moment provoked a wave of criticism on social media, with many viewers expressing their disapproval of the surprising turn of events.
Bianca’s return comes as she tries to prove Sonia’s innocence in the alleged murder of Debbie, the wife of Reiss Colwell, whom she suspects of being the true culprit. Throughout her journey, Martin has been a pillar of support, addressing not only Sonia’s situation but also Bianca’s struggle with her mental health.
While at The Vic, Martin encouraged Bianca to seek help for her depression. Despite her insistence that everyone experiences downs in life, Martin highlighted the severity of her situation by recalling a personal family moment involving his father, Arthur. As Martin reassured her, Bianca, feeling emotional, asked how Sonia could have let him go before leaning in for the kiss.
However, Martin quickly recoiled in shock, realizing other patrons had witnessed the intimate moment.
Viewers took to social media to voice their outrage at the kiss, pointing out the familial connection between the two characters—Bianca’s father, David, and Martin are first cousins. Comments ranged from disbelief to humor, with one viewer stating they had not anticipated such a twist in the 2024 drama. Another expressed dismay, highlighting that Bianca and Martin are blood relatives.
As fans shared animated reactions of shock and disappointment, one remarked simply, “Martin and Bianca, no thanks.”
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