EastEnders viewers are talking again because something felt odd in a recent episode. Kim spoke about her mum, Emerald, in a way that made fans wonder if the show had quietly removed her from the picture without explaining properly. Keep scrolling to know more.
Emerald Mention Sparks Questions In The Ongoing Storyline
The conversation began when Kim and Denise’s mother, Emerald, was mentioned in the past tense. Fans are now wondering if the soap wants to show that she is no longer around. However, fans did not get to see any emotional moments from Kim or Denise. And so they are now confused whether she has been axed or will return in future.
Moreover, if something serious had happened to Emarald, then at least Kim Denise or even Chelsea would have said something. Some fans were relaxed as they felt it was just a normal sentence by Kim, which didn’t have any other meaning. Kim often uses a certain style which feels heavier than it’s meant to be. Some watchers even checked the information on Wikipedia and old episode notes. However, nowhere is Emerald’s death mentioned. Also, none of the storylines have mentioned anything about it.
Not only this, but people are connected with the recent exits of some characters, including Junior Knight and Okie. All of them were black characters who had grown even more suspicious. Earlier, people assumed Okie would stay longer on the soap. Even his place in the cast and the way he was positioned in the credits showed that he was not just a short visitor. However, he left the soap recently.
EastEnders: Fans React And Share Their Mixed Theories
People want producers to handle minority characters more carefully. They want such characters to get balanced writing. And make sure they do not look disposable. And that is why, even when Emerald’s existence was not expected to be debated, it has grabbed attention.
One user wrote, “Nothing here says she is gone. It looked like Kim being Kim.” Another said, “You are making it serious when it is not. It is not always about race.” Another user said, “No one is calling anyone racist. People are only talking because the timing looks odd.” The reactions come from fans online and haven’t been confirmed by the show. Will we ever see Emerald in Walford again? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.