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Old 21-05-2015, 14:21
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For me, it definitely was. The second she appeared I gasped in complete shock, had legit no idea it was coming!

With Den, we all knew it was happening - it was reporting months in advance.

Kathy was completely out of the blue - it was the last thing I was expecting to happen. Yes, it jumped the shark, but that was such an epic soap moment.
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Old 21-05-2015, 14:25
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Nope, I managed to work it out.

For me the most jaw-dropping scene was when Ronnie "died" on New Years Day. - not only did my jaw drop, but my bum slid off the sofa.
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Old 21-05-2015, 14:33
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My jaw hit the floor. Despite all the speculation I refused to believe they would ever bring Kathy back.

Her turning up in a black cab was genuinely one of the most shocking EE moments ever.
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Old 21-05-2015, 14:36
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My jaw hit the floor. Despite all the speculation I refused to believe they would ever bring Kathy back.

Her turning up in a black cab was genuinely one of the most shocking EE moments ever.
Do you stand by your statement that it will "kill the show"?
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Old 21-05-2015, 14:43
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Do you stand by your statement that it will "kill the show"?
I'm still sceptical. I don't think it will kill the show, but I think it has potential to be disastrous.
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Old 21-05-2015, 14:44
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It's got to be up there as one of them.
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Old 21-05-2015, 14:48
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Nope, I managed to work it out.

For me the most jaw-dropping scene was when Ronnie "died" on New Years Day. - not only did my jaw drop, but my bum slid off the sofa.
How did you work it out?

I ended up half expecting it because of the forum speculation.

It did make me laugh at the sheer audacity of it. It's one of the few things keeping me interested in EE.

Have to say Den's return felt more jaw dropping as it was the first time it had been done and he was a bloody awesome character.
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Old 21-05-2015, 14:51
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I'm still sceptical. I don't think it will kill the show, but I think it has potential to be disastrous.
I agree. As great as DTC has been he does seem to prefer the sensational and the fantastical so I would say expect the worst and in doing that hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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Old 21-05-2015, 14:57
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My jaw bloody dropped
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Old 21-05-2015, 15:00
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Emmerdale did the same with the shock appearance of 'dead' Kim Tate - and literally scared her husband to death!!
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Old 21-05-2015, 15:00
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How did you work it out?

I ended up half expecting it because of the forum speculation.

It did make me laugh at the sheer audacity of it. It's one of the few things keeping me interested in EE.

Have to say Den's return felt more jaw dropping as it was the first time it had been done and he was a bloody awesome character.
Den's return was awesome. As was Dot's reaction. I hope she's out of bucket in time to react to Kathy's.

I was watching EE's greatest cliffhangers before I posted that thread. There was something about the way DTC talked about Kathy that just screamed "I'M BRINGING HER BACK!" it's like he couldn't contain his excitement. I think he's very cute with the way he manages EastEnders - like an over-excited child.
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Old 21-05-2015, 15:26
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Den's return was awesome. As was Dot's reaction. I hope she's out of bucket in time to react to Kathy's.

I was watching EE's greatest cliffhangers before I posted that thread. There was something about the way DTC talked about Kathy that just screamed "I'M BRINGING HER BACK!" it's like he couldn't contain his excitement. I think he's very cute with the way he manages EastEnders - like an over-excited child.
Ah. Very well played.
I can't wait for Ian's reaction to Kathy. And yes, Dot will be awesome.

I agree 're DTC. His enthusiasm is a potential asset to the show. Just wish it was focused better.
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Old 21-05-2015, 15:27
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Yes my jaw dropped open. It was definitely the highlight of the 30th anniversary episode.
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Old 21-05-2015, 15:32
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I certainly didnt expect it

Just like I didnt expect Danielle to die in her mothers arms
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Old 21-05-2015, 15:40
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Emmerdale did the same with the shock appearance of 'dead' Kim Tate - and literally scared her husband to death!!
I loved that!
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Old 21-05-2015, 15:43
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I agree 're DTC. His enthusiasm is a potential asset to the show. Just wish it was focused better.
You've gotta hand it to him though. He's living his dream - like a kid in a sweet shop .
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Old 21-05-2015, 15:50
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Nope, I managed to work it out.

For me the most jaw-dropping scene was when Ronnie "died" on New Years Day. - not only did my jaw drop, but my bum slid off the sofa.
SAME!

I was sat just thinking "if she dies then they would be the biggest shockiest death ever done in a soap!" and if im honest i wanted Ronnie to die for the Shock Factor! but when the Heart monitor started beeping i was like "Seriously?! EE have just ruined a huge shocker"
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Old 21-05-2015, 16:02
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Well i knew it had to be her in the taxi when Phil was standing waiting. I mean it had to be a big character to have that build up. Plus we knew it had something to do with Ian. It either had to be Kathy or Cindy....at a push it could have been Pete i guess but it wouldn't have had the same impact. So i knew it had to be Kath
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Old 21-05-2015, 16:08
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No, soaps in the world before spoilers and the internet when almost every event was jaw dropping was much better.
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Old 21-05-2015, 16:15
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Has to be up there I was shocked
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Old 21-05-2015, 16:30
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Why was anyone surprised Kathy came back we have known since the live shows!!!
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Old 21-05-2015, 16:46
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It was jaw dropping along with EE's Bobby killing Lucy and ED's Donna committing suicide.
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Old 21-05-2015, 16:46
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Why was anyone surprised Kathy came back we have known since the live shows!!!
I think thats what we're referring to isn't it?!
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Old 21-05-2015, 16:47
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No, I'd go for Kat/Zoe "You ain't my mother......YES I AM". It just screams iconic for me, Kathy's return Definitely had such shock factor but till this day, people still remember the exact same words of the Kat/Zoe jaw-dropping scene and their reactions. 14 years from now, will people remember Kathy's return as much as Kat/Zoe? will people be filming and replicating Kathy's return in various locations around London?

"You ain't my mother......YES I AM" is arguably one of the most revelatory and iconic scenes in soap history
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Old 21-05-2015, 17:02
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Lynsey's death in Hollyoaks. Just a normal episode and then...dead. No warning.
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