EastEnders fans are reeling after a heart-stopping week in Walford that left viewers both stunned and heartbroken. A shocking car crash has claimed the life of Jasmine, one of the Square’s newest and most mysterious arrivals, and fans are now desperate for answers about who she really was — and what secrets she took to her grave.

It all began when Jasmine, played by Indiana Donaldson-Holess, was introduced to the show just last month. She appeared to be an ambitious young woman, looking to turn her life around by asking Cindy Beale for a job at The Albert. At first, Cindy refused, wary of hiring someone she barely knew. But Jasmine’s persistence paid off — Cindy eventually relented, impressed by her determination. However, she warned Jasmine about staying away from Oscar, whose reputation for trouble preceded him.

Despite Cindy’s warning, Oscar became infatuated with Jasmine, showering her with flowers and repeatedly asking her out. Jasmine, though focused on work, soon found herself caught in a web of flirtation and tension she never expected. On the October 20th episode, things took a dark turn when Jasmine met with Gina Knight, who was unaware that her boyfriend, Harry Mitchell, was being held captive by the increasingly volatile Oki.

Oki, determined to manipulate Gina, spun a cruel lie, claiming Harry had been unfaithful during his absence. Jasmine, who tried to comfort her friend, became frustrated when Oscar interrupted their conversation, prompting her to snap at him. In an attempt to cool off, Jasmine and Gina decided to head out for a drink — but that decision sealed Jasmine’s fate.

Meanwhile, Nigel Bates was having a rough night of his own. Intent on selling his beloved old car before his planned trip to India, Nigel accidentally damaged the vehicle and decided on a sentimental “final drive.” Against his wife Julie’s wishes, he snuck out, unaware that his decision would trigger a devastating chain of events.

As fate would have it, Nigel’s final drive turned tragic when he lost control of the car, crashing directly into Jasmine and Gina as they crossed the street. In a heroic final act, Jasmine pushed Gina out of the way, sacrificing herself in the process. The collision was brutal — leaving viewers in utter disbelief. As paramedics rushed to the scene, Nigel sat in stunned silence, realizing the horror of what he’d done. The episode ended on a chilling cliffhanger as Jasmine lay lifeless on the pavement, her blood mingling with the broken glass and flashing blue lights.

Social media erupted within minutes of the broadcast. Fans flooded Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), theorizing about Jasmine’s backstory and possible connection to other Walford residents. Some believe her death may expose secrets involving Cindy Beale and a hidden part of her past. Longtime viewers recall Cindy once faking her death and working as an informant before vanishing for two decades. Could Jasmine have been tied to that chapter of Cindy’s life — perhaps even a relative or someone connected to her undercover dealings?

Meanwhile, another storyline is adding fuel to the fire. Oki’s increasingly erratic behavior, especially his decision to keep Harry captive against Ravi’s orders, has deepened suspicion about his family background. During a date with Gina earlier this month, Oki revealed that his father died under mysterious circumstances — a revelation that immediately caught fans’ attention.

According to Oki, he barely knew his father until he was nine years old. When they did reconnect, his father was charismatic but dangerous — a man who demanded respect and flaunted wealth that seemed to come from questionable sources. Oki said his father was killed in what he described as “a petty fight,” stabbed with his own knife, leaving his mother unstable and his siblings to fend for themselves.

Fans quickly began connecting the dots, suggesting that Oki might be the son of Vincent Hubbard, the former Walford businessman and criminal whose disappearance in 2018 remains unsolved. Vincent, played by Richard Blackwood, was last seen being driven away at gunpoint after trying to escape Aiden Maguire’s crime network. His death was implied but never shown — leaving the door open for a shocking twist.

If the theory holds true, Oki’s connection to Vincent could tie directly into the show’s growing web of secrets — especially now that Jasmine’s death has reignited questions about who can be trusted. Viewers are wondering whether Jasmine knew more about Oki’s past than she let on, and whether her untimely demise was truly an accident or something more sinister.

As if that weren’t enough, the Slater family is about to face their own wave of turmoil. Next week, EastEnders will deliver a Halloween special that revisits the Slaters’ troubled history. A mysterious VHS tape from the 1980s surfaces in the Queen Vic, threatening to expose old family secrets just as tensions between Kat and Zoe reach boiling point.

Zoe confides a shocking secret to Kat, who, despite warnings from Alfie, takes matters into her own hands. The resulting confrontation at quiz night shakes the pub — and the Slater family — to its very core. As the family tries to recover, Alfie discovers the old tape while fixing a sewer leak. Its dusty label and eerie timing suggest it holds memories that were never meant to see the light of day.

When Ross decides to play the tape in the pub, chaos erupts. Zoe, overwhelmed by what she sees, storms out in tears, while Kat is left facing the fallout. Later, as Cat, Zoe, and Tommy finally sit down together to watch the footage in private, decades-old revelations emerge — ones that could change everything the Slaters thought they knew about their family.

As Halloween night descends upon Walford, viewers can expect heartbreak, nostalgia, and deep-rooted family drama. Jasmine’s tragic death casts a shadow over the Square, while Oki’s growing menace and the Slaters’ resurfaced secrets promise an explosive week ahead.

With one life lost, a family divided, and shocking truths waiting to be unearthed, EastEnders is once again proving why it remains the most gripping soap on television. Jasmine’s death is only the beginning — and as the residents of Walford pick up the pieces, fans can’t help but ask: was this truly an accident, or the start of something far darker?

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.