EastEnders spoilers: Bradley Branning return sparks meltdown as Max plot takes dark twist
EASTENDERS fans completely lost it last night as the late Bradley Branning was momentarily revived.
EastEnders: Stacey tells Max that Bradley didn't hold a grudge
During a particularly emotional instalment of the BBC soap, one of EastEnders’ most beloved characters popped up for a welcomed return.
Stacey Fowler (played by Lacey Turner) lay in hospital being comforted by Bradley’s (Charlie Clements) father Max Branning (Jake Wood) just days after he showed a video of Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington).
While Stacey was worrying about her money troubles, she assured Max to let his demons go.
"Bradley never held a grudge, did he?" she explained.
Bradley Branning makes shock return to EastEnders
Stacey and Max talking about Bradley will forever cause me pain
Just the mention of Bradley’s name sent viewers into meltdown, with one posting: "Stacey is talking about Bradley! I still miss him."
“When they talk about Bradley,” cried another audience member, which was followed by: “Stacey and Max talking about Bradley will forever cause me pain.”
A fourth gulped: “Bradley mention!”
Elsewhere, Jane Beale (Laurie Brett) followed Max’s orders to tell her husband Ian (Adam Woodyatt) their marriage was “over”.
Stacey Fowler mentioned Bradley during EastEnders last night
Jane Beale told Ian she was leaving him in EastEnders
“Ian, there’s something you need to know…” she tearfully started, but then the villain loomed and her tone changed. “I can’t forgive you.
“I’m done, I’ve had enough. I’m just exhausted by it all. You’re not listening. Why do you never listen? For both our sakes, it’s enough now. I’m sorry Ian, we’re over.”
It was revealed earlier in the week that Max had been told by James Willmott-Brown (William Boyde) that Ian had to stay in Walford, not Jane.
The drama comes as Ian confirmed he was leaving EastEnders "for good".
EastEnders continues tonight at 8pm on BBC One.