EastEnders viewers were hit with a dramatic revelation in the episode that aired on BBC1 on Thursday, 15 January 2026, with Jasmine's secret finally coming to light. The bombshell, which is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer, is set to have major repercussions in Walford and may even explain a mysterious flashforward scene shown earlier in the month.
Jasmine's Confession Changes Everything
The episode saw Anthony's loved ones preparing to say their final goodbyes following his shock death on Christmas Day. With Zoe Slater wrongly imprisoned for the crime and her mother Kat Moon convinced Chrissie Watts is the real killer, Jasmine has been acting strangely for weeks.
Her odd behaviour was explained during a visit to Anthony's body at the undertakers. Jasmine confronted her late father about the bombshell discovery that he was her dad, a truth she only learned after his death. During this emotional monologue, she revealed a secret that completely changes the landscape of the soap.
Critically, Jasmine appeared to have concrete evidence to back up her claim. If this proof were to be uncovered, it could spell the end for one character's time in Albert Square.
Fan Theories Link Secret to Flashforward
Eagle-eyed fans immediately took to social media to dissect the revelation, with many believing it directly explains the enigmatic flashforward scene broadcast earlier in January. That scene, set to air fully next January, showed Patrick Trueman telling Jasmine's love interest, Oscar Branning, "he's a Trueman now."
This has sparked a flurry of theories about what happens between now and next January to lead Patrick to make such a statement. The predominant theory suggests Jasmine's secret and its fallout could lead to her exit from Walford, with Patrick taking Oscar under his wing in her absence.
Could a Twin Brother Be the Key?
Another compelling fan theory posits that Jasmine's departure might pave the way for her mystery twin brother to arrive in the Square. This new character could potentially become romantically involved with Oscar, fulfilling Patrick's "Trueman" declaration.
One fan speculated online: "So given what we know tonight and Patrick saying to Oscar 'You're a Trueman now' does that mean that Oscar ends up marrying or dating Jasmine's twin brother? We know he's on his way to Walford and he could be the surprise catalyst that exposes Jasmine and frees Zoe."
Another viewer added: "Somehow this could pave the way for Jasmine’s exit with Kat/Zoe/Oscar/Patrick either turning her in/getting her help, or Jasmine running. Patrick on the other hand will be okay as he’s in the Flashforward with Oscar."
With Zoe still behind bars for a crime she didn't commit, Jasmine's secret evidence could be the key to her freedom. However, viewers will have to tune in to see how this shocking confession unravels and who it will ultimately impact.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
