14 December 2023 , 19:59
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EastEnders aired confirmation of an affair in the latest episode of the BBC soap, ahead of a shock death.
Stacey Slater and Jack Branning gave into passion in steamy scenes, after weeks of them growing close. After the pair kept clashing, fans were convinced there was also some flirting going on.
Amid Jack's marriage woes with partner Denise Fox, with them unsure their romance can last, Jack once again sought comfort in Stacey. Stacey had been in a state amid Jack trying to help her track down her missing friend Eve Unwin.
With Stacey also concerned her stalker Theo Hawthorne was back, Jack supported her. Later on after Jack and Denise fell out, with Denise fleeing to Patrick's, Stacey headed indoors with him to cheer him up.
After a night of pizza and red wine, which Jack had actually bought for wife Denise, the pair decided to call it a night. But just as Stacey went to leave, the pair gave into passion.
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Stacey realised where it was leading and decided to go home, only for Jack to follow her and ask her to stay. It's then that he placed his hand around her waist, resulting in Stacey turning around and kissing Jack.
EastEnders aired confirmation of an affair in the latest episode of the BBC soap (BBC)The episode ended just as the pair continued to kiss in the hallway, with fans not exactly surprised by the twist. Many actually quite liked them together, despite Stacey's history with Branning men including Jack's brother Max and Max's late son Bradley.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, viewers shared their thoughts on the twist with one writing: "Stacey and Jack are much more suited than Jack and Denise, I've never thought Jack and Denise were well matched." Another added: "Must just be me who likes Jack and Stacey together."
A third viewer said: "I’m so here for Stacey & Jack. No more being skint stacey !!! GET THE BAG," while a fourth fan commented: "Stacey and Jack have had more sexual tension in one day than Denise and Jack have since they’ve been married." But not everyone was keen with one writing: "Oh give it a rest, why are they forcing Stacey and Jack on us?"
Another said: "i need jack dead because him and stacey can’t become a thing." A third wrote: "I need this Jack and Stacey storyline wrapped up by 6pm tonight."
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