EastEnders fans were in for a shock this Christmas when it was revealed that Linda Carter was the Christmas killer. However, it turns out that the show had actually dropped a subtle clue about her identity ten months ago. The moment was so quick that it could easily be missed, but one fan on TikTok managed to catch it and share it with the world.
A Blink and You'll Miss It Clue
In a flash forward episode back in February, viewers saw several characters standing around an unidentified dead male body. Among them was Linda Carter, who was later revealed to be the killer. The key moment that hinted at her involvement was her ringing the bell at the Queen Vic and saying "Last orders." She then walked over to Keanu and asked him, "Stood you up has she?" This small detail, along with the slogan "For whom the bell rolls" on the trailer, gave away Linda's role as the Christmas killer.
A Clever Trick to Keep the Secret
EastEnders bosses went to great lengths to keep Keanu's death a secret. In November, The Celeb Report released exclusive photos of Danny, who plays Keanu, filming scenes with his co-star Jacqueline Jossa. The purpose of these photos was to mislead fans into thinking that it was not Keanu who would meet his demise. This clever trick added to the suspense and kept viewers guessing.
The Gory Aftermath
In the Christmas Day episode, viewers witnessed the gory aftermath of Keanu's death. His body was wrapped up in tarpaulin, which was taken from Ian Beale's skip, and dumped far away from Walford. The shocking turn of events had fans on the edge of their seats, and the reveal of Linda as the killer added another layer of intrigue to the storyline.
It just goes to show that even in today's digital world, with all the twists and turns of a soap opera, there are still secrets waiting to be unveiled.
