BBC Share By Carena Crawford Jan 4 2019 By Carena Crawford Jan 4 2019 EastEnders fans hail Karen Taylor the "best mum" after Bernadette scenes She baked her a rainbow cake! EastEnders Share By Carena Crawford Jan 4 2019 By Carena Crawford Jan 4 2019 EastEnders viewers have heaped praise on the show after its handling of Bernadette Taylor’s coming out story. And after Thursday night’s two episodes, they are hailing Karen Taylor as the “best mum” in Soapland for the way she handled her daughter’s feelings. Bernadette came out to her mum on New Year’s Eve (Credit: BBC) Read more: EastEnders fans left shocked by brutal shooting Bernie came out to her mum in The Vic on New Year’s Eve, and Karen’s reaction was everything you’d want it to be. She told her daughter how proud she was of her and how much she loved her. But Karen hadn’t yet connected the dots that the girl Bernadette said she was in love with was Tiffany Butcher. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers So when she felt that Tiffany was messing her daughter around and not being a good friend, Karen decided to give her what for and chuck her out of the Taylors’ flat. Karen told Tiff to sling her hook (Credit: BBC) But when Bernie was really upset with her mum, it was up to Keanu to point out to Karen that Bernadette saw Tiff as more than just a friend. Realising she’d made a terrible mistake sticking her beak in, Karen made Bernie a rainbow cake to say sorry. What a cake! (Credit: BBC) And fans went wild as she gently asked her daughter: “Do you think Tiffany likes rainbow cake as well?” leaving Bernadette very confused by what she was getting at! The scenes had people posting on Twitter in their droves about how much they love Karen and how she’s becoming an EastEnders icon. https://twitter.com/lolasunflowers/status/1081069203770302465 @bbceastenders Karen is the best mother in the square #Eastenders — mikey (@thesweetpoisons) January 3, 2019 I’m so glad they casted karen like honestly she is perfect for #eastenders and she’s an amazing character! and an amazing parent — naz (@nxziab) January 3, 2019 https://twitter.com/Daniel_Bevis/status/1080927747013259266 Karen is so sweet. I’m down for a supportive mother of her gay daughter #EastEnders — WalfordWhisperer (@WalfordWhispers) January 3, 2019 Hands down #EastEnders have never made a better decision than bringing in Karen she makes @bbceastenders worth watching! She’s an amazing actress and so funny to watch. I hope she’s in it for longer …. @loustar76 — SG (@SG902110) January 3, 2019 https://twitter.com/x_gn_x/status/1080928629431902208 https://twitter.com/RachWoods97/status/1080928518169604098 https://twitter.com/Chadderbox2018/status/1080928042262900736 Karen Taylor is the icon that nobody saw coming. #EastEnders — Alfie (@AlfieS12) January 3, 2019 https://twitter.com/ChokingOnMyHalo/status/1080927714104758272 https://twitter.com/jo_walsh1980/status/1080927573306159104 https://twitter.com/ladyjazmana/status/1080927115405611008 https://twitter.com/paulyearley_/status/1080927036498210817 https://twitter.com/cunning_chops/status/1080927275183411200 When Karen moved in I would not have said this but she's one of the best mothers in Albert Square. #EastEnders — Pádraig McCann (@Padraig_McCann) January 3, 2019 https://twitter.com/tremendous_tv/status/1080909991756873728 Read more: Gay bar to open on the Square When Karen and the Taylors first arrived in Walford, fans weren’t keen on the brash, loud-mouthed woman and her clan. But now they’re bedded in, they’re lauded as one of the best families on the Square, with many fans calling for Karen to stay forever. Did you love the scenes between Karen and Bernadette? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think! Good to Know Share By Carena Crawford Jan 4 2019 By Carena Crawford Jan 4 2019
