Overview
- The New Year’s flashforward shows Max waking beside a pregnant woman, with an ultrasound and prenatal vitamins visible, and a suit ready for what appears to be his wedding day in 2027.
- A montage pointed to Cindy Beale, Linda Carter, Chelsea Fox and Denise Fox as possible brides, though fans suggest the sequence may be a red herring.
- Many viewers suspect the pregnant woman is Chelsea Fox, citing a brief sigh in the clip and recent dialogue, but the identity remains unconfirmed on-screen.
- A previously unseen man appears among the Beales and Brannings and is credited as “man” played by Stephen Aaron-Sipple, prompting speculation about links to Oscar Branning or Zoe Slater’s family.
- Executive Producer Ben Wadey has highlighted Harry Mitchell, Joel Marshall and Vicki Fowler as characters to watch in upcoming arcs, indicating the mystery will unfold over time.