BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 21 Feb 2026, 15:02 By Kerry Barrett 21 Feb 2026, 15:02 As fans claim Johnny and Callum have 'zero chemistry' here are 6 more of the worst EastEnders romances There were some VERY bad decisions being made! Callum Highway Features Johnny Carter Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 21 Feb 2026, 15:02 By Kerry Barrett 21 Feb 2026, 15:02 Johnny and Callum in EastEnders haven’t been together for long but already their relationship is on the rocks after this week’s drama. But EastEnders fans aren’t bothered! Fans on Reddit have declared that Jallum have “zero chemistry”. They’ve even said Johnny is “toxic” and “needy”. Harsh. But possibly fair! Fans say Johnny and Callum have zero chemistry (Credit: BBC) Who was worse than Johnny and Callum? Despite the fans not being on board with Johnny and Callum’s romance, we’re far from convinced they’re the worst EastEnders couple of all time. In fact, we’ve come up with a few absolute stinkers that you might have forgotten about (which, frankly, can only be a good thing!). Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Here’s our round up of the worst EastEnders romances that give Callum and Johnny a run for their money. Kat interrupted Roxy and Alfie’s wedding (Credit: BBC) Roxy and Alfie No, we can’t quite believe this happened either. Boring Alfie with his rubbish jokes and dodgy shirts somehow managed to charm feisty Roxy Mitchell. In fact, it was Roxy who did all the running because Alfie was initially still married to Kat. When Kat and Alfie broke up, Roxy got her man. But Kat interrupted the wedding, and though Alfie did finish his vows, Roxy told him to go to Kat. Aww! Honey had been a mother-figure to Jay so their romance was very odd (Credit: BBC) Jay and Honey It’s still hard for us to talk about this one! Honey had known Jay since he was a kid, but the pair still tried to make a go of their weird relationship. Thankfully it didn’t last, and they went back to just being friends. Denise was ready to break up with Ian when Lucy was killed (Credit: BBC) Denise and Ian Whyyyyyy, Denise? Whyyyyyy? Max’s affair with Lucy made him a suspect when she was murdered (Credit: BBC) Max and Lucy This weird pairing took place around the same time as Ian was romancing Denise. It was shortly before Lucy Beale’s murder. It turned out Max was busy carrying on with his daughter Lauren’s best friend, Lucy. It was wrong on many, many levels. Suki seduced Peter (Credit: BBC) Suki and Peter We know Suki much better now, so we understand that there were many reasons for her seducing Peter. She was trying to prove to herself that she was attracted to men, she needed to regain control, she wanted affection… We get it. But, urgh. Lauren and Joey were cousins (Credit: BBC) Lauren and Joey Peter may be happily married to Lauren now, but back in 2012, Lauren was loved up with her first cousin, Joey Branning. It was all kinds of wrong. Lauren was struggling with alcoholism at the time and when she went to rehab, Joey moved on with Whitney. Callum and Johnny definitely have some tough competition if they’re going to be named the worst EastEnders couple of all time! 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 Kerry Barrett 21 Feb 2026, 15:02 By Kerry Barrett 21 Feb 2026, 15:02 Next Story
