EastEnders' Bobby Beale to kill after fans 'rumble' grisly exit plot

EastEnders viewers were on the edge of their seats as Bobby Beale, portrayed by Clay Milner Russell, faced heartbreak in Wednesday's episode (September 18). The drama unfolded when Bobby caught his girlfriend Anna Knight, played by Molly Rainford, in a kiss with his best mate Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier).

The tension escalated into a public showdown at the market where Bobby dropped the bombshell about Anna's pregnancy just as Freddie attempted to downplay the incident, insisting, "It was only a kiss."

Bobby's fury got the better of him, leading to a physical altercation with Freddie until Martin Fowler (James Bye) intervened.

The turmoil continued as Anna gatecrashed Louie's ninth birthday party at the Beale house and revealed her decision to terminate her pregnancy, leaving Bobby distraught.

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) stepped up to give her daughter some stern advice while cautioning Anna to steer clear of Bobby.

However, Cindy later approached Bobby under the guise of a concerned stepmother, feeding him a web of deceit: "I've just been with Anna. She's good. Look, I don't want to rub salt in the wound, but she told me she has feelings for Freddie."

Despite her previous disapproval of Bobby and Anna's relationship, Cindy claimed her actions were in both their best interests.

The episode concluded with Anna breaking things off with Bobby, sending shockwaves through the fanbase who are now speculating that Bobby might seek vengeance on Freddie, reports the Daily Star.

Long-time followers of the soap haven't forgotten that Bobby (formerly played by Eliot Carrington) was responsible for the death of his half-sister Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater) back in 2014, after a fatal altercation.

Bobby also had a violent episode where he attacked his mother Jane (Laurie Brett) with a hockey stick, leading to his detention in a youth facility.

Now, EastEnders fans are speculating whether Bobby could be on the brink of another murderous twist involving Freddie.

An avid viewer took to social media, commenting: "I love how Bobby almost [pulled] a Lucy Beale on Freddie #Eastenders."

Another fan, recalling Bobby's past violence, posted excitedly: "Give Bobby a hockey stick and let him cave Freddy's skull in for some proper EastEnders drama."

A third fan remarked on Bobby's enduring violent streak: "Lol Bobby Beale Still Has That Killer Instinct In Him, The Diggs He Gave Freddie #Eastenders."

Meanwhile, another warned: "Freddie better watch out, Bobby is a killer #EastEnders."

One more viewer eagerly anticipated a return to Bobby's darker side: "Omg please tell me psycho Bobby is making a return. Someone get him a music box and hockey stick right now #EastEnders".

EastEnders airs Monday - Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer