BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Charlotte Rodrigues 22 Feb 2019, 11:02 By Charlotte Rodrigues 22 Feb 2019, 11:02 EastEnders viewers argue over Kat Moon's 'racist slur' to newcomer Habiba She called Haribo EastEnders Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Charlotte Rodrigues 22 Feb 2019, 11:02 By Charlotte Rodrigues 22 Feb 2019, 11:02 EastEnders is currently at the centre of a racism debate after Kat mocked newcomer Habiba’s name in last night’s episode. In Tuesday night’s episode viewers saw the arrival of Masood’s nieces Iqra and Habiba. The two girls came to Walford in order to help their uncle with his business while he is away in Australia. The sisters arrived on Albert Square in Tuesday night’s episode (Credit: BBC) Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers 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. Read More: EastEnders fans left heartbroken as Keanu’s horrific fate is revealed Habiba wound the Slaters up the wrong way at the beginning of last night’s episode. Whilst attempting to meet clients and make friends at The Vic, she came across as flirtatious to Martin causing his wife Stacey and her cousin Kat to step in. Throughout the episode the new arrivals exchanged evil glances and comments with the Slaters, but it was Kat’s mocking which upset some viewers. Habiba and Iqra haven’t got off to a good start with the Slaters (Credit: BBC iPlayer) While Habiba was in the toilet, Kat turned to Iqra and said: “You still here? Where’s Haribo?” Iqra simply replied: “Habiba.” Kat replied “whatever” and began laughing with Mo and Stacey. This comment didn’t sit well with some viewers who called it blatant racism. https://twitter.com/yungbarbie17/status/1098671672025075712 https://twitter.com/MrSteveHarris/status/1098671620049260545 Other viewers defended Kat’s comment. I can see why people see Kat calling Habiba 'Haribo' racist and what not, but as a character, Kat has called her rivals names for YEARS, Roxy was 'Peroxide' and Sharon 'Menopausal Barbie'……. So I literally don't see it as racist at allJust Kat being Kat really #EastEnders — Amy (@amyyyy_amy) February 22, 2019 People need to get a grip. Kat was not being racist, just teasing, as she does to everyone else, regardless of the race. Dot has been getting everyone names wrong for years and no one calls her racist. Because she doesn’t do it with malice. #EastEnders — Dyana (@Dyana_) February 22, 2019 https://twitter.com/PaulWirral/status/1098673907043913728 Mick and Linda had a go at Kat for not cleaning behind the bar properly. Habiba eventually made peace with Kat after she put a tea towel on the hob to start a fire and broke into the upstairs of The Vic when it was evacuated so she could retrieve one of Mick’s waistcoats. Habiba gave Kat Mick’s waistcoat as a “peace offering” (Credit: BBC iPlayer) Read More: EastEnders SPOILER: Rainie cheats on Max She gave it to Kat as a “peace offering” saying she didn’t like how he spoke to her. ED! Have contacted EastEnders for comment. EastEnders is on Monday and Friday at 8pm and Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One. What did you think of last night’s episode of EastEnders? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think! 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 Charlotte Rodrigues 22 Feb 2019, 11:02 By Charlotte Rodrigues 22 Feb 2019, 11:02 Previous Story Next Story
