EASTENDERS fans are in uproar after the bungling BBC let slip a huge Queen Vic spoiler months before it is due to appear on screen.
This comes as former star will return to the soap in his role as Max Branning.
took to the official social media account on with a new behind the scenes video featuring some of the stars.
A clip on social media shows the actors that play Harry Mitchell () and his on-screen mother Nicola Mitchell ().
The actresses that play Avani () and Priya () were also on set in front of .
However, fans have noticed that a sign that was placed on the door of the Vic, indicating that the infamous boozer would up for sale in an upcoming plot.
One fan took to the Walford Web fan forum as they wrote: “Rumours that the Vic could be up for sale based on the latest TikTok.”;;
Fans couldn’t help but flood the comments section with remarks, as they think this could have something to do with Max Branning’s return.
Many also hated the idea that Linda () and Elaine () will no longer be behind the bar.
Another fan posted: “Yeah, definitely looks like The Vic up for sale. Max back taking over The Vic.”;;
While a third commented: “Coming in and immediately throwing the Carter-Knights out of The Vic ain’t gonna earn Wadey any brownie points with me.”;;
“I love Linda in The Vic though. It just suits her,”;; angrily stated a fourth user.
While someone else noted: “Max isn’t a publican, he’s a used car salesman. Not every character can just be plonked into The Vic and work. Linda and Elaine were literally made for The Vic.”;;
And a fifth fumed: Oh gawd please NOT bloody Max in the Vic!! What the f*** is the point in anyone else taking over right now when the Knights have only just had it rebuilt and moved back in?
They added: “I’m fine with Linda leaving it behind and moving out with the young kids, in fact i’d welcome it, but we don’t need completely new owners.”;;
This comes after is making a shock return later this year.
He initially quitthe long-running serial dramain 2021 after 15 years to focus on other projects.
The comeback of Max coincideswith the departure of his former on-screen lover, played by.
A telly source said: “Jake’s return is huge news for EastEnders fans as his character made a massive mark on the show.
“It’ll raise some eyebrows after he was absent from the 40th anniversary earlier this year. Bosses are excited about what his character’s reappearance means for spicing up the plots.
“There is plenty to go at. Max has loads of unfinished business in the Square and is set to ruffle some feathers.”;;
EastEnders continues on BBC One and is available to stream on iPlayer.
