EASTENDERS fans are convinced Martin Fowler’s shock death means TWO legendary characters are returning.
Fans were heartbroken when the iconic EastEnders character – played by James Bye – was killed off during the 40th anniversary live episode last night.
Some viewers were so outraged by the decision to permanently axe Martin that they’ve insisted they’ll never watch the soap again.
But others think the way in which the exit was orchistrated means we’ll at least see the return of some big names.
According to fans the decision to kill of Martin in general must mean something good is coming but the character also didn’t receive a ‘proper’ exit scene with extended credits – meaning they’ll likely make a huge deal out of his funeral.
Starting with the return of Martin’s sister Michelle [most recently played by Jenna Russell] and his niece Vicki [Scarlett Alice Johnson].
Writing on social media, one fan said: “I hope Martin has a really special funeral one that is close if not similar to Dot Cotton’s or Shakil Kazemi’s.
“The whole Square needs to be there and it needs to be a massive celebration of his life. Bring back Bex, Vicki & Michelle as well.”
Another said: “After killing off one of soaps best loved characters. I sure hope you have Michelle and Vicki coming back for the funeral.”
Someone else wrote: “I was a little bit gutted that Martin didn’t get Julia’s theme at the end.”
And a fourth added: “Does that mean we get a Michelle Fowler return? And Vicki?”
Michelle hasn’t been seen in Walford since 2018 while Vicki’s last appearance was way back in 2004.
Last night fans almost missed the pivotel moment of Martin’s death as they were distracted by the “sexy” paramedic Skinner, played by Luke Baker.
Luke later shared a message from a real-life nurse – who had spotted a blunder in Martin’s final scenes.
She penned: “The challenges of watching @bbceastenders live as a nurse who lives theatre.
“You spend too long wondering why Martin’s observations do not change at all.”
