BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 12 May 2026, 11:05 By Claire Crick 12 May 2026, 11:05 'I'm so confused' Fans convinced something 'doesn't add up' as Oscar is caught up in a shocking attack EastEnders fans are confused... Josh Goodwin Oscar Branning Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 12 May 2026, 11:05 By Claire Crick 12 May 2026, 11:05 WARNING: This article is full of spoilers for today’s EastEnders episode, which is streaming on BBC iPlayer now but has not yet aired on BBC One, and sees Oscar and Josh caught up in a random attack. Today’s EastEnders sees Bea finally confess to months of lying and manipulation, leaving Honey stunned. But it isn’t Honey struggling over whether she should go to the police that has fans talking. Instead, it is an unexpected Josh and Oscar scene that everyone is focusing on. Oscar and Josh are chatting when someone tries to steal Josh’s bag (Credit: BBC) Josh and Oscar are caught up in a mugging attack With Jasmine still smarting over Patrick’s rejection in yesterday’s EastEnders, Oscar tries to put a smile back on her face. Jasmine is upset that Patrick still doesn’t trust her. And the fact that Josh is well and truly part of the Trueman family is only making matters worse. Josh arrives at The Vic and makes a beeline for Oscar and Jasmine. But Jasmine makes an excuse that she needs to change the barrel. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Josh can see that his twin is upset, but before he can grill Oscar, a woman tries to steal his bag. There is a huge kerfuffle as Josh refuses to let go of his bag, claiming it is a limited edition. Oscar tries to step in, but eventually Linda – ever the landlady! – scares the woman off. Oscar and Josh are caught up in a shock mugging attack (Credit: BBC) The thief returns! The random attack shocks Josh and Oscar, and Oscar checks that Josh is okay.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. However, later on, the pair are having a drink in The Albert when the woman from the mugging attack makes another appearance. As Josh holds his belongings close, in case she tries to steal them again, Oscar lays into her. He isn’t happy about what she did to Josh, but to everyone’s shock, she apologises. The mysterious woman tells Oscar and Josh that she just needed money for food, and that she is struggling since her husband died. She then explains that she had a son about Josh’s age, but that she has lost him and her home. Josh takes pity on the woman and offers her money to get something to eat. The woman is grateful and tells Josh that he is a good man. Oscar is surprised when Josh offers his attacker money (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans are baffled by the Josh and Oscar scene But while Oscar sees Josh in a new light, realising how kind-hearted he is, fans couldn’t help but notice that the whole scene seemed odd. While it was likely EastEnders added the Josh and Oscar scene to show Josh in a good light, fans are baffled. They have called the storyline ‘pointless’ and took to social media to share their thoughts… “I thought Josh having his bag attempted to be stolen and then conveniently bumping into the woman and giving her cash was really contrived. I didn’t see the point of it,” complained one fan on Reddit. “Yes, I agree. It was very bizarre. Especially the comment about losing her boy,” added another viewer. Someone else pointed out it was to show the difference between Josh and Jasmine… “It was probably to show what a ‘good guy’ Josh is, so we root for him and Oscar.” While a fourth fan added, “I did wonder if Josh set it up to start with. Then I realised it was more likely they’d done it to make Josh look good. I just didn’t see the point in it, and something doesn’t add up!” 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 May 2026, 11:05 By Claire Crick 12 May 2026, 11:05 Next Story
