EastEnders fans shocked as passion ends in slap

The Albert Square sign on the set of EastEnders

Passion got a little too fired up on the Square... (Image credit: BBC)

EastEnders fans were left reeling after Thursday night's episode when a much-anticipated moment of passion didn't end the way they reckoned it would.

When Eve Unwin and Suki Panesar had lunch together, things began to get rather sparky between the pair.

Despite Eve always being confident in her sexuality – and throwing the odd flirty jibe or joke Suki's way on many occasions – she was genuinely surprised at this turn of events.

EastEnders Suki Eve — (Image credit: BBC)

It appeared that Suki deliberately rubbed her leg against Eve's under the table, leaving her lunch date literally speechless – something that doesn't happen very often to gobby Eve!

Later, Eve confided in Stacey that she felt there was something between them, but Stacey found the whole idea outrageous.

However, Eve was convinced and went over to see Suki.

Going for it, she told her what she thought then planted a kiss on Suki's lips.

However, she didn't quite get the reaction she hoped.

Suki hit out, striking Eve with a ferocious slap before ordering her to leave.

And it wasn't how viewers expected the scene to end either.

"Didn't see that slap coming," said one.

While another was also shocked: "Ooh,I felt that," they posted. "It's still ringing."

DIDNT SEE THE SLAP COMING. OOP. Suki is dealing with some deep internal Homophobia. She was shocked with Honey didn’t like her and now confused a woman DOES like her. #EastEndersJune 30, 2022

Ooooh I felt that slap Sukhi gave Eve!! It’s still ringing #EastEndersJune 30, 2022

@heatherpeace wow wasn't expecting that reaction in 2nites eastenders from Suki.....June 30, 2022

EastEnders Eve — Eve was slap unhappy! (Image credit: BBC)

The scene certainly got fans talking, with many thinking that Suki doth protest too much over what happened.

And several hoped this wasn't the last we'd see of this pairing.

"She totally liked it," said one of the kiss.

Another agreed: "I hope Eve doesn't give up."

One even came up with a name for the pair: "Not gonna lie, I want #Eveki to happen!"

I think that slap from Suki to Eve was like a reflex. Suki is used to being in control and she had someone come onto her for the first time.But she totally liked it #EastEndersJune 30, 2022

Was Eve reading to much into it or is there really a connection between her & Suki 🤔 #EastEnders Not gonna lie, I want #Eveki to happen 😍Trying to make a Ship name is hard, tried a few out and didn't sound right (Sukeve sounds odd 😂) anyone think of a better one 😁June 30, 2022

EastEnders tweet Eve Suki — (Image credit: Twiter)

But will fans get their wish as the story continues?

If they do, the pairing will certainly set tongues wagging on Albert Square. Can you imagine?

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Steven is a writer, editor, and commentator with a passion for popular TV and soap operas. He spent 20 years as the editor of Inside Soap magazine, documenting every punch-up and pucker-up in the Street, the Square and the village. As a feature writer, he’s covered TV crime dramas, period dramas and even some real-life star dramas. He’s been seen as a talking head on more TV clip shows than he cares to remember, has a life-long passion for TV sci-fi – the older and creakier the better – and is a slight obsessive about any reality show featuring hotels.