BBC EastEnders fans ‘obsess’ over iconic character and issue same demand

EastEnders continued with George and Elain’s wedding reception during Wednesday’s episode but it was Kathy Beale who left some fans of the BBC soap distracted

EastEnders viewers have been left ‘obsessing’ over Kathy Beale after she got drunk during Wednesday’s (November 27) visit to Walford.

The episode kicked off with the aftermath of Kojo Asare’s (Dayo Koleosho) fall as he remained lifeless on the concrete pavement. Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) was on hand to ring for an ambulance as she feared for Kojo’s life, when suddenly Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) appeared from the shadows.

Meanwhile, over at The Queen Vic the locals continued to enjoy Elaine (Harriett Thorpe) and George’s (Colin Salmon) wedding reception after the happy couple finally tied the knot in a sweet ceremony.

Kathy (Gillian Taylforth) enjoyed a glass of with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and her sister Kim (Tameka Epson) as they chatted about Cindy being “evil”.

**Kim, Denise, Linda and Kathy swoon over Ravi in a hilarious scene that left EastEnders viewers distracted** (Image: BBC)

The four women then declared “it’s time to party”, as they knocked back a drink and started dancing in their seats.

Kathy then taunted Denise while she stood next to ex-husband Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and let out a cackle before encouraging her to get re-involved with Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara).

She also made a rude comment about her ex-husband Peter Beale. But when the news of Kojo’s incident hit the pub, Kathy encouraged Linda to put the music back on and started showing off her disco moves once more.

In another scene, drunk Kathy referred to her son Ian (Adam Woodyatt) as a “weasel”, before staggering around her café trying to make herself a bacon sandwich.

Kathy’s intoxicated antics left EastEnders fans begging for more similar scenes, with one person writing on X: “Obsessed with drunk Kathy #EastEnders.”

**Kathy Beale tried to make herself a sandwich following her boozy night in The Queen Vic** (Image: BBC)

A second stated: “Drunk Kathy #Eastnders love it”, while a third chimed in with: “I need more drunk Kathy please #EastEnders.”

“Need drunk Kathy every episode #EastEnders”, requested one fan while another added: “I do love a drunk Kathy. She’s hilarious. Makes a nice change from Linda #EastEnders.”

One viewer noted: “Obsessed with drunk Kathy and Linda trying to persuade Denise to dance”. While another simply exclaimed: “More drunk Kathy please! #EastEnders.”

EastEnders airs Monday – Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer