Are Vicki and Zack related? All you need to know as EastEnders reveals illicit romance

Sharon's sister kisses Sharon's brother tonight
Joel Harley

Vicki Fowler and Zack Hudson share a kiss in EastEnders tonight (Tuesday, November 18), as he comes to her aid in the aftermath of her attack on creepy Damon. Vicki pushed Damon, knocking him unconscious last night, leaving her reeling in shock at what she’d done.

Thankfully, Zack is on hand to help with the clean-up tonight, providing comfort and support in her time of need. And, as the pair share a heart-to-heart afterwards, the pair soon fall into each other’s arms.

Needless to say, Kathy is shocked and appalled when she walks in on their snog. And she’s not the only one…

Vicki and Zack on the sofa on EastEnders
Zack and Vicki share a moment tonight (Credit: BBC)

Viewers shocked as Zack and Vicki share a kiss

As the episode dropped on iPlayer today, viewers registered their reaction to the soap’s latest pairing. And the overriding feeling from many was ‘a big fat nope.’

“Vicki and Zack EEEEEEEYUCK,” exclaimed one fan on X.

“Vicki and Zack is just something I can’t get on board with,” said another.

A third wrote: “The Vicki and Zack story line is a big fat nope.”

However, not everyone was against the pairing, with one viewer commenting: “Okay i didn’t hate vicki and zack as much as i thought i would. Was kinda funny actually i do prefer them as a ‘sibling’ trio (with sharon) though, so hope it don’t progress anywhere.”

But wait… are Vicki and Zack related?

Vicki and Sharon talk on EastEnders
Vicki and Zack are both Sharon’s siblings (Credit: BBC)

Are Vicki and Zack related in EastEnders?

No, Vicki and Zack are not related. Both are brother and sister of Sharon, but are not related to each other. Vicki is the daughter of Dirty Den, Sharon’s adoptive father. Zack, meanwhile, is the son of Sharon’s biological father, Gavin.

This means that, while they both share Sharon as a sibling, neither party is related to the other. It also echoes Sharon’s own illicit relationship with Dennis Rickman – her adoptive father’s biological son.

Vicki herself was pretty disgusted when she discovered what Sharon and Dennis had been up to, eventually resulting in her own exit from Walford.

Is history about to repeat itself?

Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns.