EASTENDERS fans have ripped into ‘cruel and nasty’ bosses after history repeated itself.
Viewers were left devastated as Martin Fowler was tragically killed off during the live episode.
Stacey was left heartbroken as he died in her arms[/caption]
It’s the second lover of Stacey’s to die on the same day – after Bradley Branning died during the 2010 live episode[/caption]
The fruit and veg trader saved Stacey Slater after the explosion at The Vic.
However, as they attempted to leave the wreckage, a steal beam crushed Martin’s legs, trapping him.
During the emotional scenes he proposed to her, declaring that he loved her – all of her.
Cornering the paramedic, Stacey then demanded to know what was going on.
He told her that Martin was in a bad way and once the beam was lifted, his body would be flooded with toxins and that she should say what she wants to say.
Stacey couldn’t bring herself to tell Martin what was happening, but he realised.
She begged him to hold on and they shared a kiss before the emergency services began to lift the beam.
And tragically Martin died leaving Stacey screaming in devastation for all the Square to hear.
However, EastEnders fans at home have hit out at bosses for killing another one of Stacey’s lovers on the exact same day.
During the show’s 25th anniversary in 2010, Bradley Branning died after falling from the roof of The Vic.
Taking to social media, one fan said: “15 years since Stacey lost the last love of her life Bradley Branning now she’s lost the 2nd man she truly loved Martin Fowler. This show is so cruel – now we’ll never see Stacey & Martin get married.”
A second wrote: “I never thought I’d be so sad about a character dying in EastEnders, I never saw this coming. This was just cruel.”
“They did it again to ar Stacey, first Bradley now Martin,” fumed a third.
A fourth said: “Bradley Branning and Martin Fowler were Stacey’s true loves, and to kill them both off on the same date is nasty nasty work.”
While a fifth vented: “Killing off Martin Fowler 10 years later to the day when Bradley died is shocking.”
EastEnders’ 40th anniversary cameos so far
With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford’s past. But who have we had so far?
Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Ricky Groves – Groves returned as Garry Hobbs, a character who has not been seen since 2009.
Cliff Parisi – Parisi returned as Minty Peterson, a character who was last seen on the square in 2010.
Ross Kemp – Kemp has returned to play Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the EastEnders 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
