Introduction
EastEnders fans were left shocked when Keanu Taylor was revealed as the Christmas Day victim. But were there clues dropped by the BBC soap beforehand? Let's take a look at eight hints that may have given it away.
Linda's Opening of the Flash Forward
One of the first clues was Linda's involvement in the flash forward episode. As the first two regular characters to appear, Linda tolled the bell and touched Keanu, symbolizing his eventual death.
Linda's Trailer for The Six
In Linda's individual trailer, she was seen cleaning up blood upstairs in The Queen Vic. This suggested that the murder took place outside of the bar, adding a twist to viewers' expectations.
Keanu's Stag Do
During Keanu's stag do, a banner with the message "Hello wife, goodbye life" was seen in the background. This clever foreshadowing hinted at his unexpected demise.
The Fire and the Song 'Stay Another Day' by East 17
Back in February, a teaser and flash forward scene featured the song 'Stay Another Day' by East 17. This song also played in the background when Martin thought he killed Keanu on Christmas Day in 2019, adding to the speculation.
Linda's Drinking
Linda's individual trailer featured the song 'What Kind of Man' by Florence and The Machine, with lyrics that should have given us a clue. Given Linda's past actions while drunk, her secret drink on Christmas Day should have raised suspicions.
Linda's "Wall of Friends"
Kathy Beale told Linda she would have a wall of friends to protect her if Dean ever returned. This turned out to be true, as The Six helped Linda hide the body and urged her not to turn herself in.
Linda's Dead Roses
In May, George Knight gave Linda roses, which died in her hands. This unsettling moment foreshadowed the dark turn her future would take.
The Secrecy
Actor Danny Walters, who played Keanu, kept details about his character's fate under wraps. This added to the intrigue and speculation surrounding the Christmas Day killer.
In conclusion, these eight clues may have given away the identity of the Christmas Day killer in EastEnders. It just goes to show that sometimes, the signs are there if you know where to look.
