As Chelsea gets heartbreaking Jordan news, EastEnders fans spot glaring police error that will blow your mind

There's one thing the police have overlooked...
Claire Crick

Today’s EastEnders saw Chelsea receive the devastating news that Jordan might never walk again. The news came like a sledgehammer to the already struggling mum, who blames herself for the fact that her son is lying in a hospital bed.

Yesterday’s episode saw Chelsea and Ian come face-to-face for the first time since the accident when Ian visited with a teddy and chocolates.

But, instead of there being a huge showdown between the pair, fans were relieved to see Chelsea admit to Ian that she was to blame for what happened after shouting at Jordan at Ross and Vicki’s wedding.

Ian did his best to reassure Chelsea that she was a good mum, and the pair came to an understanding that what happened to Jordan was a terrible accident for which they were both at fault.

However, things took a shocking turn today when Chelsea struggled to process the news her four-year-old might spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

Chelsea at Jordan's bedside in EastEnders
Chelsea has been by Jordan’s side since the accident (Credit: BBC)

Chelsea lashed out at Ian in EastEnders

Needing someone to blame for Jordan’s situation, Chelsea left the hospital and marched straight over to Ian’s house. She was fuming to find him relaxing with a beer while she had just told her son that he might never walk again.

He apologised profusely, but instead of accepting his apology, Chelsea slapped him.

Ian was shocked by how much Chelsea had changed her tune since they were at the hospital. She lashed out, telling him she knew he had hired a lawyer and that she was ready for a fight.

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Chelsea admitted that while he might have pulled the wool over her eyes at the hospital, she is going to make sure he pays for what he has done to Jordan.

Chelsea looking sad
Chelsea has been struggling with her guilt over Jordan’s accident in EastEnders (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders fans spot glaring police error

While Ian panics over Chelsea’s threat, fans are convinced there is another twist to come in this storyline.

Viewers have pointed out that Ian wasn’t the only one in the car the night Jordan was hurt. Kathy was also in the car, distracting Ian as he reversed out of his parking space.

Fans will remember that Ian left the wedding because Kathy had too much to drink and needed to be taken home. She then drunkenly messed about with the radio, momentarily distracting Ian…

“Jordan’s accident happened over a week ago, yet Kathy is yet to be questioned by the police?” pointed out one fan on X. 

“I agree, Ian is in no way the only one to blame here. Chelsea and Kathy also need to take some responsibility for what happened to Jordan,” said a second viewer.

Someone else added: “I actually feel sorry for Ian for once. It’s not like he was drunk and speeding around the Square. He was just distracted by drunk Kathy!”

Chelsea and Libby at the restaurant waiting for Sheila
Chelsea meets Gray’s nan next week (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders: The drama continues next week for Chelsea

Just when Chelsea thinks things can’t get any worse, she is set to find out about Denise’s cancer next week.

The news is revealed at Kim and Howie’s engagement party at The Vic, and Chelsea is left reeling. Knowing that Denise is facing a month in hospital for treatment, Chelsea calls her sister Libby for support.

Libby’s arrival will then spark a new chain of events for Chelsea when she tries to help her.

With Chelsea unable to work due to looking after Jordan, she confides in Libby that Gray’s nan, Sheila, sends cheques for Jordan. However, she has never cashed them.

Libby takes matters into her own hands and gets in touch with Sheila. But how will Chelsea feel when she meets with her killer ex’s grandmother?

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