In a dramatic turn of events on the BBC's flagship soap opera, Jasmine Fisher has made a sudden exit from Albert Square after her web of deception began to unravel spectacularly. The character's departure came as nemesis Max Branning finally revealed her darkest secret to her grandmother, Kat Slater, leaving the Square reeling from the shocking revelations.
Jasmine's Sudden Disappearance
During the episode that aired on 27 January 2026, viewers witnessed Jasmine's abrupt departure from Walford without actually seeing the character on screen. Instead, her boyfriend Oscar Branning received a cryptic text message stating she was "better off alone", leaving him devastated and confused about her whereabouts.
The couple had been secretly planning to escape Walford together but faced significant financial obstacles that prevented their immediate departure. Jasmine had managed to obtain money through questionable means from her grandfather Patrick Trueman but, following Oscar's moral intervention, she returned the funds before making her solitary exit.
The Truth About Anthony Trueman's Death
Jasmine's desperate need to leave Walford stemmed from her overwhelming fear that residents would discover she killed her father, Anthony Trueman. Although the act was committed in self-defence, she has allowed her mother Zoe Slater to take responsibility for the crime, leaving Zoe facing a potential life sentence in prison.
In a calculated move to maintain her deception, Jasmine convinced her grandmother Kat – who never believed Zoe was responsible for Anthony's death – that the villainous Chrissie Watts had committed the murder. She falsely promised Kat she would provide a statement to police, creating an elaborate pretence simply to remove suspicion from herself.
Max Branning's Explosive Revelation
The truth began to emerge when Max Branning discovered through his policeman brother Jack that Jasmine had never actually given any statement to authorities. After Jasmine fled from the Slater household following a confrontation, Max confronted a disbelieving Kat with the devastating news that her granddaughter had been lying about everything.
Kat's reaction was one of complete shock and betrayal as she processed the revelation that Jasmine had fabricated her entire story about cooperating with police investigations into her father's death.
Viewer Reactions to the Dramatic Scenes
EastEnders fans expressed mixed emotions about the unfolding drama. One viewer commented: "So glad Max told Kat she lied about going to the police. I'm glad Max is looking out for Oscar as he seems to let him down the most." They added speculation about Jasmine's future: "I feel like she hasn't left the country as she has no money so will return soon."
Another fan celebrated Jasmine's departure with the remark: "Jasmine has run away, don't threaten me with a good time," expressing relief at the teenager's exit from the Square. A third viewer focused on the implications for Kat's storyline: "So Jasmine just goes AWOL and we don't see the moment she leaves. At least Kat now knows about the exit plan and Jasmine not going to the police. She's getting closer to the truth."
Jasmine's Turbulent History in Walford
Since her introduction to EastEnders last year, Jasmine Fisher quickly established herself as a central figure in multiple major storylines. Her initial appearances suggested she was targeting Cindy Beale, even pushing her down a flight of stairs at one point. This led many characters to suspect she was collaborating with the Ford family, who harboured grievances against Cindy for her role in extending Jackie Ford's prison sentence.
The character's backstory took another dramatic turn when she revealed herself as Zoe Slater's long-lost child, positioning herself at the heart of all the traumatic events that had plagued Zoe since her return to Walford. These included a mysterious fire and a series of threatening notes that had terrorised the Slater household.
With Jasmine now vanished from the Square, her mother Zoe remains in prison facing serious charges, while the residents of Albert Square are left to grapple with the aftermath of her shocking secrets and sudden departure.
