Max Branning's Christmas Drama: Love Rat Takes a Hit in Epic EastEnders Showdown!

Table of Contents

• Max Branning's Fight
• Max's Relationship with Zoe Slater
• Family Gathering Details

Fans of EASTENDERS will witness the unfaithful Max Branning sporting a split lip after a brawl at a family christening during the Christmas Day special.

The character, portrayed by the actor, is shown with blood on his face following a confrontation with his brother Jack, played by.

Max Branning is seen with a split lip after a fight with his brother JackCredit: ISO Max, portrayed by Jake Wood, made his return to the soap over the summerCredit: ISO

In scenes filmed at a church in Hertford, a fight ensues during the christening of Max’s grandson, Jimmy Beale — the child of Lauren Branning () and Peter Beale (Thomas Law).

Additionally, grandmother Cindy Beale () was present at the family event, alongside Jack’s daughter Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd).

Max made his comeback to the Square earlier this year after a five-year hiatus.

Viewers were taken aback to discover that during his absence, Max had begun a relationship with Zoe Slater (played by).

Discussing their unexpected relationship, the actor stated: “From my perspective, I believe their relationship is genuine.

“I feel there are real emotions between them.

“However, by the time Max returns to the Square, the situation has become quite complicated regarding where Max stands and his ability to commit to her at that moment.

“Nonetheless, I do sense a connection between them, largely because Zoe was searching for her son that she had given up for adoption, and Max helped her financially to hire a private investigator to assist in her search.”

He added: “I think he genuinely empathized with her situation and supported her during that time.

“So, I believe their relationship was sincere; there were true feelings between them. As for where it leads in the future, I can't say.

“But for me, it felt like there was a genuine connection between them.”

Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) is seen with his sister Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa)Credit: ISO Max will get into a fight at Jimmy Beale's ChristeningCredit: ISO Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) was seen leaving the church alongside Jack’s daughter Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd)Credit: ISO