EASTENDERS love rivals Stacey Slater and Ruby Allen unite in their grief at Martin Fowler’s funeral.
Actress Lacey Turner, 37 , was seen looking devastated as she filmed the scenes alongside Ruby star Louisa Lytton , before later the two shared a hug.
Love rivals Stacey Slater and Ruby Allen unite in their grief at Martin Fowler’s funeral 
The pair were pictured sharing a hug 
Ruby and Stacey grew up together on the Square The women are old pals after growing up together on the Square.
Louisa, 36, returned to the soap last year after three years, with Ruby reuniting with Martin after confessing they had a secret son .
But just moments before his death in last month’s Queen Vic explosion, the lad confessed his true love was Stacey.
Martin's death has also led to the return of Vicki Fowler – after 20 years away from the Square.
However the role of Vicki has now been recast with Alice Haig taking over from Scarlett Alice Johnson.
Last month Flying Eze exclusively revealed that Scarlett was asked back to the show but she turned the opportunity down.
A spokesperson for Scarlett told Flying Eze: “Scarlett was approached, and was flattered to be asked to return, but the timing wasn’t right for her to step back into the role.
“She wishes Alice Haig and the show all the very best”;.
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Martin's funeral will take place next week 
Louisa returned to the soap last year after three years away 
Ruby reunited with Martin after confessing they had a secret son 
Stacey and Martin were previously married, pictured Stacey and Ruby embracing 
Martin confessed his love for Stacey moments before his death 
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