EastEnders, the long-running BBC One soap, has had its fair share of blunders and mishaps over the years. Despite the hopes of the show's bosses, eagle-eyed fans have caught on to some very obvious errors in the scripts and storylines. Let's take a look at some of the most memorable blunders that viewers have spotted.
Ben's Hearing Mishap
In one of his final scenes as Ben Mitchell, a slip-up occurred when Ben could be seen making a call from custody without his hearing aid. This left fans scratching their heads as the character suffers from hearing problems.
Suki's Magic Dress
Viewers were puzzled when Suki's dress magically changed color from pink to blue during a tense encounter with businessman Ranveer Gulati, which was recorded on CCTV.
Jay's Parental Status
The soap seemed to mix up Jay's legal connection to Lola's daughter Lexi, with conflicting references to him being her foster dad and her legal guardian. The storyline left fans confused about Lexi's true parental figures.
Whitney's Imaginary Marriage
An embarrassing blunder was spotted when Whitney was reminded of her marriage to Callum, a wedding that never actually took place as she called it off upon discovering Callum's true feelings.
How Old is Lilly?
A script error revealed Lilly's age discrepancy when fans caught a glimpse of her group chat conversation, indicating she was a different age than what was portrayed in the storyline.
Sonia and Reiss' IVF Struggles
Viewers pointed out a plot hole in Sonia and Reiss' IVF struggles when Sonia inherited money from Dot's house, contradicting the couple's previous financial struggles for treatment.
Lola's Farewell
Continuity errors were spotted during Lola's final scenes, particularly with Jay's facial hair growth inconsistencies, likely due to the filming schedule over multiple days.
Sharon and Karen's Showdown
An emotional confrontation between Sharon and Karen highlighted a continuity error regarding Sharon's past loss of her first-born child, Dennis, in a boat accident.
What's Ben's Name?
A hospital ID tag displayed Ben's name as Benjamin Mitchell, causing confusion among viewers who knew him simply as Ben, as clarified by his mother Kathy in the show.
Callum's Super Strength
In a dramatic rescue scene, Callum effortlessly freed Kim from a jammed car door by simply pulling the handle, contradicting the earlier portrayal of the door being stuck.
