BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 19 Mar 2026, 12:03 By Claire Crick 19 Mar 2026, 12:03 'The chemistry is incredible' Biggest Oscar fan theory of the year comes true as he meets Josh in early iPlayer episode 'Joscar' has officially begun... Josh Goodwin Oscar Branning Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 19 Mar 2026, 12:03 By Claire Crick 19 Mar 2026, 12:03 WARNING: This article is full of spoilers for today’s episode of EastEnders, which is streaming on BBC iPlayer now, but has not yet aired on BBC One, and sees Oscar and Josh finally meet. Today’s EastEnders sees Josh find out more about his birth family, but while he is back in Walford, he also has a very sweet meet-cute with Oscar. As fans predicted months ago, this is the start of a romance between the pair, and viewers couldn’t be happier after today’s scene saw sparks fly for the pair. Denise and Kim delivered Patrick’s letter (Credit: BBC) Patrick writes Josh a letter After meeting Denise and Kim earlier this week, Josh has been trying to get his head around all the new family members he didn’t even know existed. Today’s episode sees Kim and Denise worry about Patrick, who is desperate to meet his new grandson. They tell him that they need to tread carefully with Josh if they don’t want to scare him off. Denise suggests Patrick writes Josh a letter instead. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Patrick takes his letter writing very seriously, and Denise is shocked by how many pages he produces. However, they take the letter to Sandra’s – along with a food shop from Kim. Sandra is surprised to see them both – especially Kim’s supplies – but welcomes them in for a cup of tea. Sandra thinks Patrick’s letter is a great idea. She also admits to Denise and Kim that she is relieved that Josh’s birth family seemed so nice. As they all bond, Josh returns home and seems surprised by the letter. After Kim and Denise leave, Sandra encourages her son to read it. She assures Josh that getting to know his birth family won’t change anything between them.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. Oscar and Josh have a meet-cute involving a milkshake (Credit: BBC) Josh returns to Walford in EastEnders today Later, Josh returns to Walford and tells Kim and Denise that he has read Patrick’s letter and wants to meet the rest of the family. Kim jumps at the chance and invites him to their house right there and then. But Josh admits it is student night in Soho, but promises to come back next week. Kim and Denise seem happy with that and head home to tell Patrick the good news. However, as Josh heads for the tube, he bumps into Oscar – quite literally- and the pair share a sweet meet-cute. Oscar watches as Josh leaves (Credit: BBC) Fans are thrilled their theory has come true After waiting all day for a milkshake, Oscar is miffed when it ends up spilt all down his front after Josh bumps into him. But once the pair clock each other, it is clear milkshake is the last thing on their minds, and Oscar makes a joke about there being other ways for Josh to get his attention. After the pair flirt, Josh heads off, but not before glancing back at Oscar, who is watching him leave. Fans couldn’t get enough of this first meeting for ‘Joscar’. They took to social media to share their happiness that their prediction that romance would blossom for the couple has come true… “Sorry, but Oscar has more chemistry with Josh after 30 seconds compared to what he had with Jasmine. It is incredible,” said one fan on X. Another agreed: “In that one-minute clip of Oscar and Josh, I saw more chemistry than I’ve ever seen with Oscar and Jasmine!” “Even after one scene, you can tell Oscar will have a much stronger relationship with Josh than he did with Jasmine,” echoed a third viewer. 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 19 Mar 2026, 12:03 By Claire Crick 19 Mar 2026, 12:03 Previous Story Next Story
