EastEnders fans were in for a shock when it was revealed that Linda Carter was the Christmas killer. However, eagle-eyed viewers pointed out that the show had actually hinted at this 10 months ago in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment.
Flash Forward Episode
In February, EastEnders aired a flash forward episode that showed several characters standing around an unidentified dead body. This left fans wondering who the victim and the killer would be.
Telling Moment
A fan on TikTok recently shared a clip from the show that may have given away Linda's true identity as the killer. In the scene, Linda can be seen ringing the bell at the Queen Vic and saying "Last orders." This was the same bell she rang in the flash forward episode.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
The fan also pointed out that the slogan "For whom the bell tolls" was featured in the show's trailer. This further supports the theory that Linda was the killer.
Keanu Taylor's Death
In the Christmas Day episode, it was revealed that Linda murdered Keanu Taylor by stabbing him in the back while saving her best friend Sharon Watts. The gory aftermath of Keanu's death was shown to viewers, as his body was wrapped in tarpaulin and dumped far away from Walford.
Clever Trick to Keep Secret
EastEnders bosses used a clever trick to keep Keanu's death a secret. Back in November, exclusive snaps were released showing Danny 'filming' scenes with his co-star Jacqueline Jossa, who is set to return as Lauren Branning. This made fans think that it was not Keanu who was killed.
Despite this trick, some viewers still have doubts about Keanu being the one who was murdered. The mystery continues…
