EastEnders fans point out huge 'flaw' in Teddy's confession scheme

Teddy didn't think this one through
Joel Harley

EastEnders fans have taken issue with Teddy Mitchell’s confession in EastEnders last night (Tuesday, November 11), as he copped to killing Okie. This came as Harry accidentally stabbed Okie while rushing to Kojo’s aid, in the midst of a huge fight.

As Kojo ran for help, Harry and Okie grappled over a knife. And, in the ensuing struggle, Okie fell on the blade.

Teddy drinks a beer while Okie lies dead in the corner
Teddy took the blame for Okie’s death (Credit: BBC)

Teddy confessed to killing Okie last night

Teddy arrived on the scene to find Harry cradling Okie’s dead body. As a plan began to form, he rushed Harry home to Nicola, where they plotted to cover up the crime. But with Harry set on admitting culpability, Teddy realised that there was only one way out of the situation.

And, after sending Harry off to clean himself up, Teddy returned to the scene of the crime. He then called the police and admitted to killing Okie.

Too late, Harry realised what his dad was up to. He rushed back to Kojo’s flat, only to find that the police had arrived – and were leading his dad away in handcuffs.

A dramatic end to the episode. But did it really need to play out like that?

Teddy in the back of a police car on EastEnders
What consequences will Teddy face? (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders fans point out ‘flaw’ in Teddy confession

Taking to social media, fans shared their thoughts on last night’s EastEnders. Between the praise for Okie’s surprisingly emotional send-off, some found themselves wondering why Teddy had chose to take culpability for what was a clear act of self-defence.

“The police took Kojo’s evidence enough seriously before, then they would take his testimony of self defence surely, this is ridiculous!” wrote one fan on X.

“So Teddy is being charged with murder? See why he should have let Harry tell the truth that it was self defence,” said another.

A third agreed: “It was self defence. Harry would get off.”

“Why is Teddy taking the blame?? It was a clear case of self-defence on Harry’s part,” asked a fourth.

Has Teddy needlessly destroyed his own life for nothing? And will the police believe that at was he who killed Okie in self-defence?

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