February 10th 2025.
Get ready for some major twists, because EastEnders is gearing up for its 40th anniversary with a live episode next week. And let me tell you, it's going to be unlike anything we've ever seen in a soap before.
For the first time ever, viewers will have the power to choose the outcome of a storyline. That's right, you will get to decide whether Denise Fox ends up with Jack Branning or Ravi Gulati. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that actress Diane Parish is thrilled to be a part of.
"When our executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, revealed this to us, we were all in shock. I had a feeling something was coming between Denise and Ravi because I kept having these little scenes with Aaron, but I didn't know where it was going. But I knew that working with an actor like Aaron, who is so dedicated and talented, would make for an amazing story."
But how will the show get to this point? That's where the viewer vote comes in. To participate, you'll need a BBC Account, which you can register for on BBC.co.uk/account before February 19th. The vote opens at 8:30pm on Wednesday, February 19th at BBC.co.uk/EastEnders and closes at 7:10pm on Thursday, February 20th. That way, the result can be incorporated into the live episode, which will air at 7:30pm from the BBC Elstree Centre on the same evening.
"I was shocked, but also very excited to work on this storyline with two amazing actors," says Parish. And Aaron Thiara, who plays Ravi, is just as thrilled about the interactive element the viewer vote brings to the show.
"I think it's genius. EastEnders has a way of making you feel like you're a part of the show because it's in your home four times a week. You become invested in the characters and their stories, and you might even find yourself shouting at the TV. So, giving viewers the chance to decide is a great way to involve them in the show."
Scott Maslen, who plays Jack, agrees. "Having this new element where the public gets to decide is really exciting for our viewers. I don't mind which way the vote goes because whatever happens, we'll have done our job and told a great story."
And what a story it will be, with two very different characters vying for Denise's heart. "I love Aaron Thiara," says Maslen. "He's brilliant and fit in so seamlessly from the start. And working with Di Parish, who always delivers amazing performances, is a dream."
So, who will Denise choose? Jack or Ravi? It's up to you to decide. And if you want to stay one step ahead of the game and get exclusive interviews, spoiler galleries, and must-watch videos, join Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community with over 10,000 other fans. Just click on the link and hit 'Join Chat' to become a part of the action. Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss out on the latest spoilers.
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