EastEnders Fans Decide Denise’s Love Life and Sonia’s Baby Name in Landmark Live Episode

The 40th anniversary special featured viewer votes determining key storylines, including a romantic choice for Denise and a tribute naming for Sonia’s newborn.

• Denise Fox's romantic future was decided by viewers, who voted for her to reunite with estranged husband Jack Branning over secret lover Ravi Gulati.
• The public vote sparked mixed reactions online, with some thrilled by the decision and others disappointed, calling for alternate storylines for Ravi.
• In a second vote, fans chose to name Sonia Fowler’s baby Julia, honoring EastEnders’ co-creator Julia Smith, during an emotional live birth scene.
• The live episode marked the soap’s 40th anniversary, offering fans an unprecedented opportunity to influence two major plotlines.
• The milestone episode also featured dramatic events, including the aftermath of the Queen Vic explosion and the death of a long-standing character.

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