The dark mystery surrounding Anthony Trueman's Christmas Day murder on EastEnders has taken a shocking new turn, with Monday's episode strongly hinting at the dramatic exit of a major character.
A Killer's Desperate Plan
In the episode broadcast on 19th January 2026, Jasmine Fisher, who was recently revealed to be Zoe Slater's secret daughter, asked her boyfriend Oscar Branning if he would run away from Walford with her. This plea came as Jasmine, terrified of becoming a burden to her newfound Slater family, grapples with the horrific secret that she is Anthony Trueman's true killer.
Unbeknownst to her mother Kat, who was pressuring Jasmine to tell police how villain Chrissie Watts manipulated her, Jasmine had already confessed to the crime. The young woman killed Anthony after witnessing him attack Zoe, filming the confrontation on her phone.
Flashforward Clues and Fan Theories
This proposed escape plan has sparked intense speculation among viewers, especially given clues from the soap's New Year's Day flashforward episode. Oscar Branning was prominently featured in that glimpse of 2027, while Jasmine was conspicuously absent.
This has led many to theorise that while Jasmine may attempt to flee, Oscar will ultimately choose to stay in Albert Square. Further fuelling this theory was a moment where Jasmine's grandfather, Patrick Trueman, told Oscar he was "a Trueman now," suggesting a deeper family connection that could anchor him in Walford.
Will the Truth Come Out?
Fans on social media platform X are deeply divided on Jasmine's fate. Some are convinced her exit is imminent, with one viewer commenting, "Girl, you and Oscar are not sailing off into the sun together..."
Others argue that Jasmine must remain for the murder truth to eventually surface. One popular theory suggests she will stay but suffer a significant mental health breakdown, potentially around the time of Anthony's funeral. "We know that they’ll drag out Jasmine‘s secret for as long as possible," another fan agreed.
Many also pointed out the flaw in Jasmine's logic. By running, she would appear guilty in the eyes of her grandmother Kat, who is already suspicious. "Why does Jasmine want to run away when in Kat's eyes it would make her look guilty as sin?" one fan questioned. Another added, "I don't think it'll be long before Kat finds out that Jasmine killed Anthony and won't tell the police to free Zoe."
With Jasmine at the centre of huge storylines over the past year—from attacking Cindy Beale to the explosive Christmas revelations—her potential departure marks a pivotal moment for the long-running BBC soap.
