EastEnders slipped in something fresh in its latest episode. A scene that did not feel planned. It nodded to the Lionesses’ big Euro 2025 semi-final win and quietly honoured Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away this week. Keep scrolling to know more.
EastEnders: England’s Big Win Gets A Shout
The soap usually films way ahead. But sometimes they sneak in scenes at the very last moment. That is what fans saw last night. Outside the Queen Vic, Callum Highway bumped into Elaine Peacock. Kat Slater’s new takeover of the pub came up during the chat.
Elaine, still buzzing from the match, could not stop talking. “I can’t be too down after that England match. I mean – 2-1?” she said. Then came a cheeky joke about babies being named Michelle and Chloe, after Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly.
Callum said it would feel strange to watch the final without her behind the bar. Elaine laughed and fired back: “Also, tell Kat to put a swear pot in front of Mo on Sunday. She’ll be able to retire!” It was a short scene, but fans loved how it tied into real-world events.
Ozzy’s Song And Lin Blakley’s Missed Comeback
In the middle of that chat, a song played. Black Sabbath’s Paranoid. Not too loud, but it hit differently. Viewers felt it was a quiet nod to Ozzy Osbourne. No words were needed; the music said it all. Fans online caught the detail right away.
Elsewhere, Lin Blakley, who played Pam Coker, spoke about nearly returning for the 40th anniversary. She said the call came early this year, but she had to turn it down.
“At the start of the year, I got a call,” she said on Isolation Interviews. “They wanted me for three episodes, maybe more. I already had a holiday planned with a close friend. So I said no.”
Fans still remember Pam’s warmth and quick humour. Many want her back in Walford. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, follow Soap Opera Daily.
