October 25th 2024.
Tommy's behavior has been spiraling out of control lately. In this week's episode of EastEnders, he was taken away from his mother Kat Slater's care after physically attacking her and his younger brothers. The violent streak was discovered by Kat's cousin Jean Slater, who immediately called social services in an effort to put a stop to it.
When the social workers arrived at their home, Kat surprisingly defended Tommy, despite his violent actions towards her. This has left fans wondering if this storyline will tie back to a previous one that caused quite a stir among viewers. You might remember when Ronnie Mitchell swapped Tommy with her own baby, which was one of the most controversial storylines in EastEnders history.
Fans have taken to Twitter to speculate and question if this new storyline could be connected to the infamous baby swap. One fan, Alessia, wrote, "I wonder if this Tommy storyline is going to link back to the baby swap? With how Kat is wanting to overprotect Tommy so much, even though she knows he's out of control." Another fan, Angel, suggested that it would be interesting if the two storylines were connected.
For those who may not remember, back in 2010, Kat and Ronnie both gave birth on the same day. However, tragedy struck when Ronnie's baby, James, passed away from sudden infant death syndrome. In her grief, Ronnie heard Tommy crying and impulsively switched the babies in the Queen Vic pub. Months later, she confessed her actions and gave Tommy back to Kat and her husband Alfie Moon. Ronnie was then sentenced to prison for her crime.
This storyline caused quite a controversy and received over 13,000 complaints to the BBC and Ofcom from outraged viewers. The backlash was so strong that the storyline ended up being cut short. However, Ofcom eventually cleared the show, stating that while the scenes may have been offensive on their own, they were within the context of a show that is known for tackling tough issues.
As fans reminisce about this past storyline, some are now wondering if it will make a comeback in the current plot. "I remember back when it happened and Kat got Tommy back, she was worried that the time apart would lead to problems in their relationship," one fan recalled. Another fan, Amanda, added, "I hadn't thought of that but it does make sense." Could these fans be onto something? Will EastEnders reference their most controversial storyline once again? Only time will tell.
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