An EastEnders icon may be set to meet their maker in a heartbreaking twist, according to some fans of the BBC soap.
Fans are speculating that an EastEnders icon could be facing a tragic end.
Martin Fowler, portrayed by James Bye since 2014, has been a fixture on the BBC soap since its inception. Notably, Martin was the first baby born on Albert Square to Pauline and Arthur Fowler in August 1985.
Undeniably, Martin has won over viewers throughout the years. The market trader has been involved in numerous significant storylines, including murder and affairs.
Recently, however, he has been devastated after his ex-lover and friend Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) was imprisoned for murder. Martin is now resolved to secure her release.
As viewers will remember, it wasn’t actually Sonia who committed the murder, but her fiance Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman). Amid financial troubles, Reiss killed his wife Debbie, who was in a coma, reports the Daily Star.
This week, Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) obtained the CCTV footage that could exonerate Sonia. He handed it to Reiss, who destroyed the tape as it showed him leaving the crime scene. Nonetheless, Teddy made a second copy and gave it to Bianca (Patsy Palmer), who believes Reiss is guilty. In Tuesday’s episode (November 5), Bianca viewed the video.
Reiss attempted to fabricate a lie to conceal his guilt, but Bianca appeared to see through his deception. Now, fans are convinced that Reiss is poised to kill again – but not Bianca.
Viewers have taken to social media to share their predictions, and many believe he might just kill Martin. A member of an EastEnders Facebook fan page speculated: “I reckon Martin finds out the truth and Reiss kills him.”
The theory has others nodding in agreement, as one person responded: “I’ve been saying this for a while too.”
Another fan added their voice to the discussion, saying: “Yes I’m thinking the same. This could be the end for Martin”. Picking up on the speculation, someone else suggested: “Could it be the Xmas murder? Or maybe the 40th next year? ” Not everyone is convinced, however, as another viewer expressed their hope: “Nooo, I really hope not.”
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
