EastEnders fans are buzzing with a new theory: Fraser might be working with Aunt Babe in a devious revenge plot against Linda Carter.
Earlier this week, Fraser appeared at The Queen Vic, claiming to be an associate of Dean Wicks, who is currently imprisoned for the murder of Keanu Taylor. Fraser presented a shocking offer to the pub landlady: if Linda retracts her witness statement, he will confess to her rape.
Despite Johnny Carter’s warnings to his mother, urging her not to accept Dean’s deal and cautioning that it could reopen the murder case, Linda was determined to rid herself of Dean for good and start anew. Johnny reminded Linda that Dean is unreliable, but she remained resol
Fraser has tried to get Linda to do a deal with Dean Wicks (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Fraser also suggested that Sharon could be implicated in a murder charge. Linda countered that Jack Branning had assured her they could still prosecute Dean with other evidence. Johnny then called an emergency meeting with Denise, Sharon, and Jack to discuss Linda’s plan to retract her statement, causing w
Meanwhile, Linda met with Fraser at Peggy’s to finalize the deal and asked for the agreement to be documented. While fetching a drink for Fraser, she overheard him making a phone call, during which he confirmed that the deal was compl
Fraser told the mystery caller, “Yeah, it’s me, all done. Please, she’s eating out the palm of my hand. I’ll see you later then,” before hanging up. Shortly after, Jack arrived and arrested Fraser for blackmail and perverting the course of justice, thanks to Johnny’s tip-off about Linda’s actions.
Linda was furious with Johnny for interfering in her life, insisting she didn’t need his help.
While locking up at The Vic, Linda discovered an envelope addressed to her on the bar. Inside was a letter that read: “I know what you did at Christmas. Liar!” The sender remains a mystery.
Fraser claims he is an associate of Dean Wicks, but viewers think he is lying (Image: BBC)
EastEnders fans have taken to social media, speculating that Aunt Babe might be the one behind the blackmail. Aunt Babe, known for her dubious dealings and who was expelled from The Vic in 2017 after a feud with Mick and Linda, is a prime suspect.
On X, one fan wrote: “The font of that writing is sooo Aunt Babe, but it makes ZERO sense for her to be Linda’s blackmailer. #EastEnders.”
Linda received a poison pen letter (Image: BBC)
Another added: “Linda receiving a threatening letter—who is behind it? I think it’s Shirley or Aunt Babe,” while a third commented: “Dean reconnecting with Aunt Babe for revenge would be one hell of a twist. NGL. #EastEnders.”
EastEnders fans think Aunt Babe is behind Linda’s blackmail (Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron)
“Personally, I think Aunt Babe is behind the Linda blackmail. #EastEnders,” exclaimed one viewer.
“Why do I feel like it’s Aunt Babe blackmailing Linda? #EastEnders,” wondered another.
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