EastEnders Unveils Shocking Culprit Behind Jasmine's Missing Phone
In a stunning development on EastEnders, it has been confirmed that Max Branning, portrayed by Jake Wood, is the one who stole Jasmine Fisher's phone, delivering devastating news for the young character. Jasmine, played by Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness, now faces a precarious future as her destiny rests entirely in Max's manipulative grasp.
A Tumultuous History Unfolds
Since her arrival on Albert Square last year, Jasmine has been a source of constant turmoil for the Slater family. Her secret mission to destroy her biological mother, Zoe, played by Michelle Ryan, set off a chain of events that has left the community reeling. Acting under the influence of Chrissie Watts, portrayed by Tracy-Ann Oberman, Jasmine tormented Zoe for months, driven by a deep-seated resentment over being abandoned as a baby.
The situation escalated dramatically over the Christmas period when Zoe was wrongfully arrested for the murder of Anthony Trueman, a crime actually committed by Jasmine in what she claims was an act of self-defence. In a desperate bid to free her daughter, Kat managed to bring Jasmine back to Walford earlier this week, persuading her to confess to the killing.
The Critical Evidence Goes Missing
Jasmine confessed to the murder, asserting that she had filmed the entire incident on her phone as proof of her self-defence claim. Convinced by this evidence, Kat contacted the police, who promptly took Jasmine in for questioning. Panicked, Jasmine turned to her former flame, Oscar Branning, played by Pierre Counihan-Moullier, pleading with him to find her missing phone, which she insisted held the vital video needed to corroborate her story.
Meanwhile, Zoe was released from custody and immediately confronted Kat for reporting Jasmine. Without delay, Zoe searched the pub where the phone was last seen, but it was nowhere to be found. In a twist that no one saw coming, Max Branning emerged as the one in possession of the device.
Max Branning Holds All the Cards
After hearing rumours about a video that could exonerate Jasmine, Max located the phone and discovered the incriminating footage. The burning question now is what he will do with this powerful evidence. There is no love lost between Max and Jasmine, especially after she accused him of making a pass at her in an attempt to drive a wedge between him and his son, Oscar.
Realising that Jasmine might have been using him, Oscar apologised to Max for not believing his claims of innocence sooner. Max, viewing Jasmine as toxic, urged the heartbroken Oscar to stay away from her. Now, with the phone in his hands, Max has the ultimate tool to keep them apart.
Will Justice Be Served or Denied?
The suspense is palpable as viewers are left wondering: will Max delete the footage, effectively condemning Jasmine to a life behind bars on a murder charge? Or will Oscar somehow stumble upon the phone and use it to rescue his former girlfriend from a grim fate? This gripping storyline promises to keep EastEnders fans on the edge of their seats.
EastEnders continues to air Mondays through Thursdays at 7:30 PM on BBC One, with episodes available for streaming from 6 AM on BBC iPlayer. The show remains a cornerstone of British television, delivering high-stakes drama and unforgettable twists.