The EastEnders Christmas Day episode delivered a shocking murder, as a character was killed off during a violent argument. The episode, which aired on December 25, revealed the identity of the victim first seen in a flash-forward in February, leaving fans stunned.
The festive double-length episode featured a disastrous wedding, paternity revelations, and a character released from prison, all serving as red herrings. The wedding of Sharon Watts and Keanu Taylor collapsed when Keanu's sister Bernadette revealed he had orchestrated a kidnapping of their son Albie. Sharon then declared that Phil Mitchell was Albie's true father, not Keanu.
Meanwhile, Nish Panesar was released from custody and confronted his wife Suki, locking her and their family in their home. Suki escaped with help from her son Ravi and sought refuge at the Queen Vic, where she revealed she was lesbian and in love with Eve Unwin.
The women of Albert Square banded together to confront Nish, telling him to leave Suki alone. When Nish attacked Suki, Denise Fox smashed a bottle of champagne over his head. Sharon checked his pulse and declared him dead, confirming the identity of the victim from the flash-forward.
