EastEnders Fans Devastated as Character Goes Missing During Show's 40th Anniversary

Viewers Demand Answers

EastEnders fans have been left devastated after one character has appeared to "go missing" completely during the soap's 40th anniversary celebrations. BBC One viewers claim the fan-favourite's absence has been "the real story" of the soap's milestone moment, sparking a major schedule shake-up. Fans are demanding to know the whereabouts of Kat Slater after actress Jessie Wallace's absence from Billy Mitchell's wedding prep for his nuptials with Honey.

Show Milestone and Returns from Beyond the Grave

Beloved characters Garry and Minty have made a comeback, and West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen made a surprise soap cameo. The show has revealed which five characters survive the 40th-anniversary blaze, with fans worried about potential deaths. Natalie Cassidy has quit the soap after 32 years, and Martin Fowler actor James Bye removed mention of the show from his Instagram profile.

New Dawn for Albert Square

After a special live episode on February 20, a new dawn will break for the residents of Albert Square. Characters Grant, Nigel, Yolande, Denise, and Chelsea are confirmed to live on after the milestone events. Walford residents will struggle with the aftermath of the day before as they process the events that unfolded.