EastEnders' Chelsea Fox has made a shocking admission about her son Jordan's accident, potentially shifting blame away from Ian Beale. In the latest episode of the BBC soap, Chelsea broke down in tears and confessed that the accident was her fault because she shouted at Jordan, causing him to run away.
Emotional Hospital Scene
During the episode, Chelsea and Ian finally spoke about the incident. After hearing Jordan say his legs 'felt funny,' Chelsea rushed into the hallway to hide her tears, only to find Ian arriving with a teddy bear and chocolates. Ian tried to apologize for hitting Jordan with his car, explaining he had one drink and thought he hit a bin. But Chelsea couldn't cope and began blaming herself.
They started arguing, and Chelsea eventually collapsed into Ian's arms, saying, 'If I hadn't shouted at Jordan, he wouldn't have run away. It's all my fault because I scared him.'
Fan Reactions
While Ian tried to convince Chelsea it wasn't her fault, fans fear he may use her confession against her, especially as he faces a criminal charge for dangerous driving. One fan said: 'The scenes with Chelsea and Ian were really touching, but come on... Ian is going to use what Chelsea said to get off somehow, isn't he?' Another added: 'He can use it to paint Chelsea as a bad mother and Jordan as a reckless kid.'
However, some viewers hope this could lead to a friendship between the two. One fan speculated: 'I wonder if Chelsea will speak up in Ian's defense. Maybe not legally, because he was over the limit, but speak up for him to the community.'
Background of the Accident
Ian has been ostracized by the community since the accident, which occurred on the night of Vicki Fowler and Ross Marshall's wedding. Ian had one drink and tried to take his drunk mother Kathy home. Kathy tried to take the wheel, causing the car to lurch backwards and hit Jordan, who had fled the wedding after Chelsea shouted at him for interrupting her flirting. Ian was later arrested and found to be over the alcohol limit despite having only one drink.
