BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Jul 15 2025 By Joel Harley Jul 15 2025 Early iPlayer release confirms Oscar's sexuality as fans rave over 'breath of fresh air' arrival Oscar arrived in Walford yesterday BBC iPlayer BBC One Max Branning Share By Joel Harley Jul 15 2025 By Joel Harley Jul 15 2025 WARNING: The below article contains spoilers for tonight’s episode of EastEnders, which is available on BBC iPlayer but has not yet been aired on BBC One – in which the sexuality of Oscar Branning is confirmed. The return of Oscar to EastEnders last night (Monday, July 15) had fans speculating about his sexuality. After being released from the local Young Offender’s Institute, Oscar wasted no time in flirting with every man and woman in his path – including brother-in-law-to-be, Peter Beale. Cheeky chappy Oscar’s flirty banter had some wondering whether he might be gay, bisexual, or simply very comfortable with his sexuality. The truth is revealed in tonight’s episode of the soap (available now on BBC iPlayer, and airing on BBC One at 7.30pm) as Oscar shares a heart-to-heart with uncle Jack. Oscar flirted with ‘himbo’ Peter last night (Credit: BBC) Oscar Branning confirms his sexuality in EastEnders tonight Sitting down for a chat in McKlunky’s, Jack pressed Oscar over what floated his boat. In this scene, Oscar appeared to confirm that he’s bisexual, telling Jack: “both ways, innit.” He then revealed that he’d had a girlfriend before being imprisoned… but had been more attracted to her father! Describing his nephew as a ‘mini bisexual Max Branning,’ Jack fretted that ‘no-one in Walford’ would be safe. During this enlightening conversation, talk also turned to Oscar’s absentee father. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers He revealed that he’d not seen his dad since Christmas 2022, and wondered aloud whether he was the reason Max had disappeared from their lives. Jack responded with a promise to look out for his nephew… as well as the people of Walford, who surely won’t know what hit them. Oscar’s about to take Walford by storm (Credit: BBC) Fans praise ‘breath of fresh air’ newcomer As Oscar’s first scenes on the soap aired, fans shared their thoughts on the new arrival. And while opinion was divided by his brash exterior, many felt that his arrival was just what the soap needs. “What a breath of fresh air Oscar is, he has the potential to cause a lot of drama/trouble, but hopefully can be fun, entertaining and remain likeable/complex at the same time.The young Actor who plays him has some charisma/screen presence already,” wrote one fan on X. “them bringing oscar him and making him so funny genuinely has freshen up the show right now,” said another. “Oscar branning is brilliant witty and calls Ian Brian ? great new addition to EastEnders. looking forward too seeing what mischief he is gonna cause,” agreed a third. A fourth added: “Oscar Branning best newcomer this year or next. However it works.” Are you enjoying Oscar’s scenes on the soap? 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 Jul 15 2025 By Joel Harley Jul 15 2025
