US EditionEastEnders Fans All Spot the Same Thing Amid 'Top Tier Casting' for Soap Newcomer
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 15 – Oscar Branning returns to Albert Square and confirms his bisexuality, adding complexity to his character and sparking positive fan reactions within two episodes, BBC reports.
- On July 14, 2025, Oscar Branning, the 18-year-old son of Max Branning and Tanya Cross, made his first appearance in Albert Square in nearly ten years on EastEnders.
- Oscar's return followed his three-month stay in a young offenders institute for joyriding, which shaped the storyline revealing his complex character and bisexuality.
- In episodes aired on July 14 and 15, Oscar flirted openly, including with his sister's boyfriend, and declared to his uncle Jack that he 'swings both ways', confirming his bisexuality.
- Fans and critics praised Pierre Moullier's portrayal of Oscar as a perfect blend of Max and Tanya, highlighting his uncanny resemblance and mannerisms to Max Branning as well as his character's complexity.
- Oscar's introduction adds fresh energy to EastEnders, with viewers anticipating diverse storylines, while the show's commitment to exploring his sexuality suggests evolving representation on the series.
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