The festive season is fast approaching — and it looks like EastEnders is gearing up for a dramatic Christmas in Walford. Actress Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki Panesar, may have accidentally revealed a major spoiler after sharing a behind-the-scenes snap from set that featured a hospital bed in the background.

Now, fans are convinced one beloved character will be rushed to hospital in emotional scenes that could form part of the soap’s highly anticipated Christmas episodes.

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A Snack Selfie with a Hidden Clue

Sopal posted the now-viral photo on her Instagram Stories, showing off her snacks — a banana and a cookie — between scenes. But eagle-eyed fans were far more interested in what was behind her.

In the corner of the frame, a hospital set could clearly be seen, complete with a medical bed and equipment. Within minutes, fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with speculation.

“Bal posting this from filming yesterday – now who might Suki be visiting in a hospital bed?” one viewer asked.
“WHO’S IN HOSPITAL?” another demanded, while one fan added, “Hope it’s not Eve!”

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Eve, Ravi, or Norma? Fans Theorize

Suki’s wife Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) was quickly the top name in the fan theories, with many suspecting she could once again end up in danger — this time, perhaps due to Ravi Gulati’s (Aaron Thiara) increasingly chaotic drug storyline.

“I think it will be Eve, and probably because of Ravi’s mess,” one user posted.
“I hope it’s to do with Ravi’s stuff and NOT Eve,” another echoed.

It wouldn’t be the first time Eve has found herself hospitalised this year. Viewers will remember her near-fatal poisoning on her wedding day, when Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) tried to murder her — only for Ravi to intervene, sending Nish tumbling off a roof and dragging Suki down with him. Both women miraculously survived.

However, a newer theory gaining traction points to Norma Unwin (Jessica Turner), Eve’s estranged mother. Norma recently returned to Walford after years of tension, and fans believe a health scare could serve as a powerful way to mend their fractured relationship.

“I’m wondering if it could be Norma maybe,” one fan suggested. “Heather has spoken about further exploring Eve’s story. Maybe Norma becomes unwell, meaning a reconciliation possibly.”

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A Festive Cliffhanger Ahead?

The timing of Sopal’s photo has led many to believe the hospital scenes will air over the Christmas period, when EastEnders traditionally unleashes its biggest shocks.

Past years have brought explosive weddings, tragic deaths, and dramatic revelations — and it looks like 2025 will continue that tradition.

Whether it’s Eve, Norma, or another unsuspecting Walford resident who ends up in hospital, one thing’s certain: EastEnders is setting up another emotionally charged, high-stakes holiday season.