Fans of EastEnders were left reeling after a shocking kiss between Bianca Jackson and Martin Fowler aired on Wednesday, September 25. Bianca, who recently made her return to the show, is on a mission to understand the circumstances surrounding her sister Sonia’s imprisonment. After receiving some heartfelt encouragement from Martin, Bianca took a bold step and leaned in for a kiss.
This unexpected moment quickly sparked outrage among viewers, many of whom took to social media to voice their disapproval.
Bianca’s comeback to the Square is driven by her quest to prove Sonia’s innocence concerning the murder of Reiss Colwell’s wife, Debbie. While she fiercely confronts Reiss, whom she believes to be the true villain, Martin has been there to support her during this tumultuous time, addressing not only Sonia’s situation but also Bianca’s struggles with mental health.
During a heartfelt conversation in The Vic, Martin urged Bianca to seek help for her depression. While Bianca initially downplayed her feelings, Martin shared his own experiences, recalling a moment when his father, Arthur, had a public breakdown. As he continued to offer comfort, Bianca asked him how Sonia could have let him go, leading to the unexpected kiss.
Immediately after the kiss, Martin recoiled in shock, realizing that other patrons in the pub had witnessed the intimate moment.
The viewers’ reactions have been anything but subtle, with many expressing their disbelief on social media, highlighting the fact that Bianca and Martin share blood ties, as her father, David, and Martin are first cousins. One viewer remarked, “Bianca kissed Martin, I didn’t have that on the 2024 bingo card.” Another exclaimed, “WHY IS BIANCA KISSING MARTIN??? THEY’RE BLOOD RELATIVES!”
Some fans humorously noted their assumption that Bianca was going for a friendly kiss on the cheek, only to be taken aback by the turn of events. One fan described the situation as “so random,” while others shared gifs of themselves covering their eyes at the thought of the two characters together, with sentiments like “Martin & Bianca, no thanks” echoing throughout the online discussion.
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