EastEnders fans shared exciting theories for the show’s ‘50th’ anniversary week. Viewers pitched dramatic storylines centred around legendary Walford characters. Meanwhile, will BBC bosses take inspiration from these creative fan ideas? And if keeping fans’ ideas in focus, are we going to lose some big names in the coming years? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Fans’ Wild Plot Pitches
Many fans suspect that the ‘50th’ anniversary will feature the death of iconic characters Phil Mitchell or Ian Beale. In fact, some viewers also think that Kathy Beale will leave the soap to give the character a momentous exit.
Also, viewers’ theory suggests a massive wedding for Lexi Pearce to unite the Mitchell and Beale families. Elsewhere, others want a happy milestone even for the residents instead of another tragic stunt or disaster. Apart from all this, fans also think of a secret affair between Sharon Watts and Grant Mitchell.
There were some jokey theories pitched, too. And it included a soft reboot where original character Reg Cox wakes up and reveals the entire show was just a dream.
What EastEnders Fans Are Saying On Reddit
One user said, “I’d have one of the houses on the Square up for sale and have increasingly ridiculous and famous people (playing characters) not themselves view the house in the lead up to it. Then on the day of the 50th have the house finally sell so you introduce a new family on the day.”
Another shared, “Sharon remarried to Phil exposed for an affair with Grant. Reverse-Sharongate. Mick Carter was revealed to be alive and living with Janine and their son in France, teasing the future comeback, just as Linda remarries back in Walford. Zoe’s secret twin shows up and is revealed as a serial killer. Terrorists attack the Square.”
Elsewhere, a third wrote, “Paint the Queen Vic blue, starting a new era. New title sequence with the aerial shot in 3D. Full week of live episodes.” Someone else commented, “Do a Brookside and have a helicopter shot down by an addict that lands on the Vic or something.”
“Maybe they’ll kill Phil. I do think the 50th is the most likely time for a character like Phil or Ian to die,” said one. Another dropped, “Have a massive explosion that kills off all the residents and then, Reg Cox wakes up having dreamt the last 50 years. This then starts a soft reboot.” Meanwhile, do share your innovative ideas with us in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.