FREDDIE Slater went missing from Albert Square last night as he searched for his father Graham Foster.
And when Alfie Moon looked for him, EastEnders viewers were shocked to hear him call the lad by his off-screen name.
Alfie Moon, Billy Mitchell and Kat Slater were frantically searching for Freddie Slater last night
Bobby Beale covered for his friend
But the discussion became heated as Kat Slater was worried
Bobby Brazier has become a favourite among fans of the BBC One soap as his character’s bubbly, outspoken and heart-warming personality earned him the friendship of many residents in Walford.
Since he first appeared in Albert Square, Freddie Slater has become pals with Bobby Beale (played by Clay Milner Russell) and the pals both work in the local chippy together.
During last night’s trip to the Square, Freddie decided to seek his father Graham Foster (Alex McSweeney), leaving his loved ones worried he would find out the truth about his parentage.
Alfie Moon (played by Shane Richie) stormed over to the chippy alongside and alarmed Kat Slater and concerned Billy Mitchell.
The trio quickly grilled Bobby for Freddie’s whereabouts but actor Shane Richie was apparently so invested in his role that he let out a Freudian slip.
“Freddie, if Bobby’s meeting his dad, we need to know where, when and how”, Alfie was heard saying.
Soap fans jumped on social media, confused and questioning whether Alfie had simply mixed up the names as Freddie was the one meeting his father not Bobby.
“Howling at this blooper squeezing it’s way into tonight’s episode when Alfie speaks to Bobby”, one viewer commented.
A second soap fan added: “Alfie called Bobby Freddie and Freddie Bobby” alongside a string of laughing emojis.
Freddie was seen getting to know EastEnders villain Graham Foster, unaware he had raped his mother Little Mo.
During their meeting, Freddie found out he had sisters and was keen to see Graham again.
But things took a turn when he returned to Walford and given the truth about Graham.
The youngster was devastated to find out how he was conceived and soap watchers were in tatters for him.
“Sobbing at tonight’s EastEnders, poor Freddie an absolutely incredible episode and I can only imagine what tomorrow’s will be like”, one viewer notably penned.
Another wrote: “Poor Freddie.”
What’s in store for Freddie?
EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Bobby Brazier has been portraying Freddie Slater since late 2022
Actor Shane Richie appeared confused during last night’s episode of EastEnders
