BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kaggie Hyland 28 Nov 2017, 13:11 By Kaggie Hyland 28 Nov 2017, 13:11 EastEnders viewers confused after show sneaks in last-minute engagement reference How did they manage that? EastEnders Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kaggie Hyland 28 Nov 2017, 13:11 By Kaggie Hyland 28 Nov 2017, 13:11 EastEnders referred to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement just hours after the couple announced the news. During Monday night’s instalment of the BBC soap, Shakil Kazemi (Shaheen Jafargholi) was seen glued to his phone as he walked into Kathy’s cafe. When Kathy asked what he was doing, he replied: “Nothing much. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Read more: EastEnders fans horrified at James Willmott-Brown’s disgusting comment “Just some prince bloke marrying some actress.” Kathy (Gillian Taylforth) then grabbed the phone from him, gasping: “What! Harry and Meghan?”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. The scene was filmed and inserted into the episode a few hours after Harry and Ms Markle confirmed they are set to wed in 2018. Pssst! See if you can spot our topical insert in tonight’s #EastEnders! We’ll give you a clue =💍👰💒 – BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) November 27, 2017 Earlier EastEnders teased the scene, tweeting “Pssst! See if you can spot our topical insert in tonight’s #EastEnders!” The message gave viewers a clue – emojis of an engagement ring, a bride and a church. // ]]> But while Easties were pretty chuffed about getting the topical reference in just nine hours after the big announcement, the scene between Kathy and Shakil left loads of viewers confused about how EE knew about the engagement when the show is filmed so far in advance. One fan tweeted: “I don’t get how eastenders knew meghan and harry are getting married like itsn’t it prerecorded??” Another wondered: “@bbceastenders HOW was Harry and Meghan news in eastenders tonight???” While a third mused: “Just catching up on tonight’s Eastenders -how did they know about Harry and Meghan?!?!” Well it wasn’t witchcraft and (as far as we know) the EE writers don’t have an inside source at Buckingham Palace. The short scene was filmed yesterday after the news broke and quickly edited and slotted into last night’s episode. Read more: EastEnders airs HUGE change in Monday’s episode Easties have done this a few times before when big news stories have broken. See, simples. 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 Kaggie Hyland 28 Nov 2017, 13:11 By Kaggie Hyland 28 Nov 2017, 13:11 Previous Story Next Story
