EastEnders fans hail THIS moment from last night the ‘BEST THING’ they’ve seen all year

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EastEnders fans were thrilled after spotting this iconic moment with Sharon Mitchell in last night's episode...

EastEnders fans have declared a hilarious moment that saw pregnant Sharon Mitchell satisfying her pregnancy cravings with pickled gherkins the 'best thing' they will see all year.

The brilliant moment came in last night's EastEnders (Monday 3rd February) as Sharon recovered from a fight in the cafe between her son Dennis Rickman and Bobby Beale.

Bobby and Dennis fight in EastEnders BBC

Dennis wasn't listening as Bobby tried to apologise last night (Picture: BBC)

EastEnders fans were stunned last week when Bobby lashed out at teenage Dennis after he verbally abused his mum, causing him to hit his head as he fell to the floor, ending up in the exact same place in the Beales' lounge as Lucy did the night she died.

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But tonight's EastEnders saw Bobby wracked with guilt over what he had done and tried to make amends by gathering Sharon, Dennis and his dad Ian in the cafe.

Bobby tried his best to apologise to Dennis for his actions, but Dennis wasn't having any of it and hit back by pouring a can of coke over Bobby's head.

Sharon Mitchell eating pickles in EastEnders Credit: BBC

Sharon was indulging her pregnancy cravings with pickles, and fans thought it was hilarious (Picture: BBC)

However, it wasn't the drama in the cafe that got fans talking, it was later when Bobby had gone home for a shower and Sharon had a snack that got them taking to social media.

With Bobby upstairs washing cola out of his hair,  Sharon made the most if no one else being around and made a snack which consisted of a bowl of cheese and a jar of pickles.

Sharon Mitchell eating pickles in EastEnders Credit: BBC

Sharon couldn't get enough of her pickled gherkins! (Picture: BBC)

As Sharon cured her cravings with the pickles, fans thought it was hilarious and shared their joy on Twitter...

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It has been hinted that Sharon is due to have her baby later this month as the Queen Vic boat party gets underway.

But with her son not talking to her, plus the fact that she is camping out at Ian Beale's, just how easy is she going to find having a newborn to contend with?

EastEnders airs Monday and Friday at 8pm and Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 


After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off


She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 


As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.