EastEnders star reveals BBC soap has filmed scenes that will ‘never’ air – ahead of huge live episode
AN EastEnders star has revealed filming for scenes that will 'never' air - ahead of the huge 40th anniversary live episode.
The BBC soap has introduced a special interactive element while marking an incredible four decades on screen.
This unique twist gives fans the power to influence how a love triangle plays out.
Viewers will choose whether Denise Fox reunites with estranged husband Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) or picks lover Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara).
Cast members Diane, Scott and Aaron recently made an appearance together on This Morning.
Speaking to presenters Ben Shepherd and Cat Deeley, Aaron revealed the trio have filmed scenes for both outcomes.
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He explained: "It's been difficult the last few weeks because we've been shooting A and B stuff so we're in April now."
The actor added: "We've been doing versions after the live."
Ben asked if that meant filming scenes that would never come to air - depending on the result.
Aaron replied: "Yeah. It's been double workload - for Diane really."
The result of the vote will be revealed during a special live episode in anniversary week.
Viewers know Jack and Denise's marriage fell apart after his affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) was exposed.
However, the pair have rekindled their passion on a few occasions, with warm moments as part of their blended family.
Denise has been seeing former flame Ravi since they shared a romantic encounter on Christmas Day.
Things are complicated between them due to Ravi's troubled past - and his former serious relationship with Denise's daughter Chelsea (Zaraah Abrahams).
Although Denise is torn between the two men, it will ultimately come down to what viewers want.
Best soap affair love triangles
LOVE triangles are a fundamental part of soap-land, but which ones have become the most iconic?
EASTENDERS
Bradley/Stacey/Max: Stacey Slater began an affair with boyfriend Bradley Branning's dad Max in 2007.
Despite their romps, Stacey still married Bradley, but their deceit came out in an iconic Christmas Day episode that year.
Grant/Sharon/Phil: Heading even further back in Walford history, EastEnders fans were gripped in the 90s as Sharon Watts had a one-night stand with her brother-in-law Phil Mitchell.
Sharon confided in best friend Michelle Fowler - not realising it was caught on tape - and her husband Grant eventually found out and played it in front of everyone at the Queen Vic.
Syed/Amira/Christian: Syed Masood was engaged to Amira before realising he had feelings for another man, Christian, which he confessed to him on his wedding day.
A devout Muslim, Syed refused to admit his true sexuality and went ahead and married Amira anyway, but when they returned, the two men started an affair before being caught in the act by Amira.
CORONATION STREET
Shelley/Peter/Lucy: Peter Barlow took the concept of a love triangle and ran with it in Coronation Street - extending it to bigamy.
He was in a relationship with Shelley Unwin but started dating Lucy Richards, and quickly married her after she fell pregnant with his son, Simon.
But it didn't stop him also marrying Shelley, but he was eventually caught when Lucy turned up in Weatherfield and the two women confronted him.
Ken/Deidre/Mike: Back in 1982, Deirdre Barlow started sleeping with her husband's nemesis Mike Baldwin in secret, before confessing all a year later.
When Mike turned up at the marital home, Deirdre was being throttled by her husband who then kicked her out, but years later they reconciled.
Maria/Aidan/Eva: In 2017, Aidan Connor started sleeping with girlfriend Eva Price's best friend, Maria Connor.
Eva eventually found out and she decided to take revenge by faking a pregnancy, spending his money and planned to confront him on their wedding day.
But she had a change of heart when a remorseful Aidan confessed, and decided to marry him anyway, only for Maria to arrive and expose her fake pregnancy.
EMMERDALE
Ross/Debbie/Pete: Debbie Dingle found herself torn between two brothers, Ross and Pete Barton in 2015 in Emmerdale.
She eventually decided to marry Pete but yet again, a soap wedding day was ruined when the groom learned of his bride's betrayal via a recording played at the wedding.
Chrissie/Robert/Aaron: Robert Sugden was married to Chrissie White and all seemed well - until he began a steamy affair with Aaron Dingle.
Robert's ex Katie Sugden almost exposed the affair - but fell to her death before she had the chance.
However, a guilty Aaron eventually cracked and told Chrissie about the affair - after which she announced it to the whole pub.
EastEnders Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw said previously: “We’re all so excited to give our audience their first ever chance to decide how one of our big storylines plays out.
“Their votes will determine whether Denise picks Jack or Ravi, with the outcome being revealed as part of our live episode.
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“There is a lot to come over the next few weeks for all three involved, so it’ll be extremely exciting to see which way the audience choose to take the story!”
EastEnders continues on BBC One and iPlayer.