EastEnders viewers were left scratching their heads after the BBC's continuity announcer appeared to be behind on the soap's recent plot twists. Introducing Monday's episode, the announcer teased that Gray Atkins' "lies are unravelling" and asked how long he had "until Walford find out the truth" – despite the serial killer having been arrested by police last week.
The blunder prompted a flurry of amused responses on social media. One fan wrote: "What's she waffling on about he's already been caught #EastEnders," while another asked: "Er, did I hear right from the BBC One announcer? 'How long until Walford finds out the truth'." A third noted: "Continuity announcer just announced the wrong episode!"
Gray, portrayed by Toby Alexander-Smith, was apprehended following the discovery of Tina Carter's body underneath the Arjee Barjee, adding to his earlier murders of Chantelle Atkins and Kush Kazemi. The actor described the conclusion as "satisfying", telling fans that "there was no room for him to have an easy way out" and that it was important to show justice for the victims.
Speaking about his own future after leaving the soap, the newly minted father said: "There's potentially some things in the pipeline but right now I am very happy to be a full-time daddy for as long as I can be."
