BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 12 Mar 2026, 11:03 By Claire Crick 12 Mar 2026, 11:03 EastEnders fans beg for Oscar to stay in soap forever following his sacking today Fan demand more screen time for Oscar... Oscar Branning Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 12 Mar 2026, 11:03 By Claire Crick 12 Mar 2026, 11:03 EastEnders fans have fallen in love with Oscar and his hilarious one-liners over the last few months. And, after a hilarious twist airs in today’s episode, fans are begging soap bosses to keep him in the show forever. Oscar is in fine comedy form again in today’s EastEnders (Credit: BBC) EastEnders: Oscar gets caught out Once again, Oscar is in fine comedy form in today’s episode as he spends the morning causing havoc with a smear campaign against Ian. As his posters create chaos around the Square, Oscar is more interested in checking out Mark Jr as he goes for a run, and trying to explain to Lauren why a random man is emerging from his bedroom. However, when Elaine sees Oscar’s posters about Ian, she tells him she employed him for insider secrets, not blatant sabotage, and asks him to come over later with some campaign ideas. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers As the pair bond over cocktails in the B&B, Ian arrives, and it doesn’t take long for him to realise Oscar is behind the posters. Ian is annoyed he’s been played, and sacks Oscar on the spot. Oscar tells Ian he wasn’t actually going to give Elaine his campaign secrets, so she questions why she is paying a salary and also fires him. After his double sacking, it looks like Oscar is back to square one as he tries to take his mind off missing Jasmine.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. But as Oscar struggles, fans can’t get enough of him on screen and call for him to stick around… Oscar is sacked by both Elaine and Ian today (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans can’t get enough of Oscar Fans have been heaping praise on Oscar and Pierre Counihan-Moullier, who plays the character… “The Oscar and Mark stuff had me cracking up today. Pierre is brilliant. I hope his agent negotiates a lucrative renewal when his contract expires. He’s by far the best signing in years,” said one fan on Reddit. Another agreed: “Oscar can never leave. He cracks me up!” A third viewer also praised the character: “I LOVE Oscar and always look forward to his scenes. He plays off any character so well.” “Oscar is a highlight, always love to see him on screen,” said someone else. While another fan echoed their sentiment: “Oscar fits in so naturally into the show. He’s a great character.” Oscar tries to reason with Ian (Credit: BBC) More Oscar to come… hurrah! There is good news for EastEnders fans, because we will see more Oscar on our screens next week. As Jasmine’s brother, Josh, arrives in Walford, it doesn’t take long for Oscar to catch his eye. It has been speculated that the pair will share a romance at some point in the future, which means more Oscar screen time. Watch this space… Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 12 Mar 2026, 11:03 By Claire Crick 12 Mar 2026, 11:03 Previous Story Next Story
