EastEnders fans have predicted a surprise character will be arrested for the murder of Keanu Taylor in a shocking plot twist.
Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) was killed after being stabbed by Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) was attacked on Monday as EastEnders storyline The Six, first announced in February this year, reached its peak.
Six of Walford's matriarchs; Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), Suki Kaur Panesar (Balvinder Sopal), Linda Carter, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) were involved in a series of events that led to Keanus Death.
During Tuesday's episode, the six ladies at the Queen Vic were seen wrapping Keanu's body in a tarpaulin and heavy tape before dragging him away to bury him under the floorboards of the burnt-out cafe.
No word yet on Keanu's unfortunate fate, but that could soon change as it looks like Rocky Cotton (Brian Conley) may uncover the body.
EastEnders fans have predicted a wave of arrests in Walford following the explosive Christmas Day murder as they believe Rocky Cotton is likely to be blamed for Keanu Taylor's murder
At the end of Wednesday's episode, Rocky told his estranged partner Kathy Beale that he remembered seeing Sharon go to the cafe
After being passed out drunk in Albert Square on Boxing Day, Rocky told his estranged partner Kathy Beale at the end of Wednesday's episode: “Kath, I remember what happened last night and what I saw.”
“It was Sharon, I saw Sharon, I think she must be helping Keanu, she was standing outside the cafe in her wedding dress, then she went in!” Why would she do that, I think she's hiding something, I will find out!'
Fans now believe Rocky could end up being blamed for the murder, especially after it was announced in September that Brian would be leaving the soap.
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A second suggested: “I think #TheSix needs to get rid of Rocky somehow. #EastEnders”.
Another wrote: “They're going to frame poor Rocky #eastenders.”
Another added: “I feel Rocky's departure is imminent” and another said: “Rocky better mind his business before lying next to Keanu.” #EastEnders'.
Fans were already worried that Rocky would be framed for the murder after he saw The Six just before they dumped the body.
Keanu was killed after being stabbed as The Six storyline reached its shocking climax on Christmas Day
Keanu was stabbed by Linda during Monday's Christmas episode as The Si storyline came to a dramatic end
Some soap fans are convinced Rocky (pictured) is taking the blame for the murder after he turned up drunk at the Queen Vic during Tuesday's episode
Fans now believe Rocky could end up being blamed for the murder, especially after it was announced in September that Brian would be leaving the soap
Rocky stumbled across the square to the pub, then knocked on the back door and chatted with Linda, who quickly sent him on his way.
But it seems that Rocky is now getting caught up in the murder story, whether he likes it or not.
Back in September it was announced that Brian had stepped down from the soap after the cast were denied roles in the pantomime next year.
His resignation has reportedly sparked concerns that other cast members could also leave due to scheduling conflicts with filming for the soap's 40th anniversary.
Brian and other stars of the soap earn lucrative six-figure earnings from their pantomime roles, but show executives have asked them to choose between those appearances and a return to Albert Square in 2024.
The soap, whose 40th anniversary will be celebrated in February 2025, is due to start filming in November – right in the middle of the pantomime season.
A TV insider told The Sun that with such a big milestone for the soap, bosses needed to have all members of the cast available to tell the plot in the best possible way and “create that level of drama for the audience.” could guarantee.
They added: “The anniversary is full of excitement and plans are already in place to bring audiences some explosive storylines.”
“February filming usually takes place before Christmas. For those wanting to do a five-week filming run, this would mean the show would not be able to accommodate them in their anniversary-related plans.”
A source at EastEnders told Web: “The EastEnders cast take part in the panto every year, but in the run-up to our 40th anniversary, all cast members have been asked to get involved for storyline purposes – in fact we have received no complaints.” Everyone supported the plan.
“As Brian Conley stated earlier this week, EastEnders fully supports Brian’s decision to leave at the end of his contract and we wish him all the best for the future.”