Denise Fox's future on EastEnders 'sealed' after Christmas murder and struggles

22 February 2024 , 11:55

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Diane Parish first joined BBC soap EastEnders as Denise Fox back in 2006 but she has been struggling in the wake of Keanu Taylor's murder last Christmas  (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Diane Parish has been a huge part of EastEnders since she joined nearly two decades ago as Denise Fox.

However, there are real fears an exit looms for Diane's character Denise as she struggles with the fall out from the Christmas murder. Fans will remember Keanu Taylor was killed by Linda Carter when she plunged a meat thermometer into his back to save her friend Sharon Watts from being strangled by her lover. Denise's 'D' necklace has been buried with Keanu's body too, leaving her fearful that if the body is ever found it would mean that she'd be blamed for what happened to Keanu.

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This week on the BBC soap, Denise has been struggling and started having hallucinations of Keanu. When Stacey went to see her to share Amy's concerns over Denise's behaviour, she brushed it off before eventually confessing that she was seeing and hearing Keanu, with Stacey soon realising that her friend has been struggling with psychosis.

Denise is struggling in the wake of Keanu's death (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Denise also became convinced that Linda's son Johnny is out to get her, leaving her terrified. Denise later visited Lucas in prison where she opened up about what she'd been through. At the end of last night's episode, viewers were horrified as Denise and Amy drove through a wooded area, before Denise rushed off into the night, leaving Amy devastated.

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Fans are fearful that this could spell an exit for Diane, although nothing has been confirmed by the BBC soap. Denise has been struggling, but could she end up going to prison or will she be able to get the help she needs?

Prior to Christmas, Diane admitted that Denise and Jack will continue to struggle into 2024 as Stacey and Jack's affair comes to light.

"I think Denise is probably ready to see the back of 2023 because it’s been far from smooth-sailing. She’s struggled with her relationship with Jack and even though they have somewhat got themselves back on track, it’s never really been the same. That whole story for Denise was never about cheating on Jack or wanting to have an affair," she said.

"She wanted Jack to see her as his wife, but their family life got in the way and Ravi paid attention when Jack didn’t. She massively regrets it, and everything that played out afterwards with the blackmail and Chelsea. What I can say is that things aren’t going to get easier for Jack and Denise, but only time will tell if they’re able to weather that storm."

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Jasmine Allday