BBC Share By Joel Harley Dec 19 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 19 2025 Death at Christmas? All the biggest fan theories as to who might die this year It's the deadliest time of the year EastEnders Christmas Jasmine Fisher Nigel Bates Zoe Slater Share By Joel Harley Dec 19 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 19 2025 Christmas is the deadliest time of the year to be a resident of soapland, with EastEnders death rates hitting the roof on December 25. Just ask the likes of Jamie Mitchell, Pauline Fowler and Derek Branning – all of whom met their grisly ends on Christmas Day. Cindy Beale was lucky enough to survive a blow to the head last year, but will another life be claimed this Christmas? Here’s our run-down of all the likeliest casualties this year. Jasmine revealed that she’s Zoe’s daughter earlier this week (Credit: BBC) EastEnders’ Christmas death: all the biggest fan theories Jasmine Fisher In this week’s episodes, Jasmine revealed that she’s Zoe’s long-lost daughter. Neither Zoe nor the other residents of Walford are aware of this fact yet, but the bombshell news isn’t likely to stay buried for long. But how and when will it all come out? Some have wondered whether the soap might be setting up a repeat of its tragic Danielle and Ronnie storyline of 2009 – in which Ronnie was reunited with her long-lost daughter just as she died in a tragic accident. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “I feel like they’re gonna kill off Jasmine in front of Zoe,” wrote one fan on X. “Not loving the zoe/jasmine storyline. BUT if this is another ronnie/danielle situation i will be livid,” said another. A third agreed: “I wager this never ending boring Zoe/Jasmine storyline will end the same way as the Ronnie/Danielle storyline did!” Is history about to repeat itself? Zoe’s in danger (Credit: BBC) EastEnders’ Christmas death: all the biggest fan theories continued Zoe Slater Others have suspected that the soap might subvert the formula by having Zoe be the one who dies instead. Zoe only returned to Walford earlier this year, meaning that her death would send shockwaves around the Square – not least for her mum, Kat. “Sadly, i think Zoe,” predicted one Reddit user, as talk turned to Christmas deaths. “Zoe and Jasmine but with Zoe being killed off instead,” another agreed. Will Zoe die before she ever gets to reconnect with her children? Anthony’s sparked concern with his recent behaviour (Credit: BBC) Anthony Trueman Anthony’s been in his villain era since returning to EastEnders earlier this year, exposing Howie as a blackmailer and a thief, and then growing weirdly obsessed with old flame Zoe. He learned that Zoe had lied about the twins’ birth date this week, growing convinced that he’s her father. Furious at Zoe for keeping his children from him, Anthony lied to Kat, telling her that both of the children had died. With Zoe’s stalker still on the loose, and Anthony very much a potential suspect, might he break bad completely and go out while targeting Zoe? “I’m convinced Anthony will be killed,” wrote one fan. “Maybe Anthony,” said another. “I think that they’ll have Zoe accidentally kill Anthony after she finds out,” agreed a third. Many fear that this Christmas will be Nigel’s last (Credit: BBC) EastEnders’ Christmas death: all the biggest fan theories continued Nigel Bates With Nigel’s dementia symptoms accelerating over Christmas, many had predicted that this year would be his last. Adding credence to the theory is the ‘return’ of Barry and Pat Evans next week. Lest we forget, Pat returned in old frenemy Peggy’s final hours too, like some kind of hoop earring-wearing angel of death. Many had assumed that Nigel would die over Christmas, although it now seems as though the soap is playing the long game where his exit is concerned. With Nigel still very much alive in spoilers for the New Year, it appears that we may be following his sad decline for some time yet. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Dec 19 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 19 2025 Next Story
