BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 2 Mar 2026, 14:03 By Claire Crick 2 Mar 2026, 14:03 'She would never say that!' Linda's sickening claim branded a huge plot hole by fans Fans aren't happy as Linda acts totally out of character... Elaine Peacock Johnny Carter Linda Carter Tim Walton Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 2 Mar 2026, 14:03 By Claire Crick 2 Mar 2026, 14:03 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 Linda clash with Johnny. EastEnders fans are fuming with Linda Carter after today’s episode sees her fall out with Johnny. But it isn’t just the way she reacts when she finds out he slept with Tim that has made everyone cross. It is the fact that she doesn’t believe Johnny was sexually assaulted that has fans talking. Johnny has been struggling since he slept with Tim (Credit: BBC) Johnny is struggling It is the morning after the night before for Johnny, and he is nursing a hangover. But while his behaviour leaves Linda concerned, Elaine knows exactly why her grandson is struggling. Having found Johnny drunk in Harry’s Barn last week, Elaine was shocked to learn he felt he had no choice but to go through with Tim’s request to sleep with him to save Callum from prison. However, Linda won’t let the matter drop today. She soon works out that Elaine knows more than she is letting on and unearths the shocking truth. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Horrified that Johnny slept with Tim, Linda blames herself. She admits to Elaine that she knew about Tim’s ‘test’ for Callum, but that she didn’t realise it was going to end like this. Elaine is horrified that Linda could have stopped Tim and warns her daughter not to tell Johnny the truth. However, Linda is adamant that being honest is part of her recovery as an alcoholic. So she finds Johnny in The Albert and gets ready to confess.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. Elaine tries to reason with Linda in EastEnders (Credit: BBC) Linda says the wrong thing Johnny is stunned when she admits she spoke to Tim last week, and he tells her to keep out of his business. However, it isn’t until Elaine arrives to defuse their argument that things take a turn for the worse. Elaine points out that Tim sexually assaulted Johnny, and Linda gets defensive, refusing to believe this is her fault. Linda tells Johnny that he had a choice, and while it might have been a bad decision, he still decided to sleep with Tim. But Elaine points out that Tim blackmailed Johnny, leaving him no option, which makes it sexual assault. Telling her mum that she knows what sexual assault is, referring to what happened when Dean sexually assaulted her, Linda is adamant that this isn’t the same. Tim double-crosses Johnny today (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans fume over Linda plot hole EastEnders fans have turned on Linda, shocked that she wouldn’t take Johnny’s side after everything she has been through. Viewers took to social media to point out the plot hole in today’s episode… “As if Linda would say it wasn’t sexual assault!” fumed one fan on X. While another agreed: “The writing for Linda was so bad today. As a victim of assault, Linda would never dismiss something like that, then throw it back in Johnny’s face, implying it was his fault and then saying he had a choice. At least Elaine was right in this situation.” Someone else added: “Who is actually writing this for Linda? She would never dismiss sexual assault like this, surely?” while another fan said: “I usually love Linda, but I can not defend what she says today.” Others pointed out that Linda simply wouldn’t have reacted in this way… “LINDA WOULD NOT SAY THAT,” shouted one fan. While another agreed: “Linda would literally never say this, especially with her history!” Max kidnaps Tim today (Credit: BBC) Max kidnaps Tim for Linda in EastEnders By the end of today’s episode, Linda confides in Max about falling out with Johnny. While she doesn’t give details, Max sees Tim in action when he refuses to sign the paperwork with an obviously struggling Johnny. Johnny is devastated when Tim withdraws his investment money, so Max decides to take matters into his own hands. When Max hears Tim ordering a cab, he pretends to be his taxi driver and races out of Albert Square with Tim in the back of his car. But will he manage to get rid of Tim for good? 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 2 Mar 2026, 14:03 By Claire Crick 2 Mar 2026, 14:03 Previous Story Next Story
