EastEnders fans have uncovered a subtle clue from months ago that they believe proves The Six always intended to frame Dean Wicks for Keanu Taylor's murder. The revelation came after this week's episodes saw the group decide to pin the Christmas Day killing on the unpopular character.
Viewers took to Reddit to highlight a seemingly minor feud between Dean and Keanu from 2023, which they argue was a deliberate setup by soap bosses. One fan noted: 'I had totally forgotten about their mini feud until this recent stuff. EastEnders often has clunky writing, but setting this up in 2023 and paying it off in 2024 is actually pretty cool.'
The clue centres on Keanu confronting Dean over a Santa photo involving Linda Carter's son Ollie. This confrontation led to Dean's daughter Jade discovering his history as a rapist, causing her to distance herself from him. Fans suggest this provides a motive for Dean to hold a grudge against Keanu.
Another viewer explained: 'If the police find out Dean risked his daughter's life to get his own way, then killing the man who exposed him as a rapist won't be a stretch. Dean is also a mouthy character who would goad anyone, so a 'fight got out of hand' argument could work.'
The theory has gained traction online, with many agreeing that the earlier scenes were not throwaway but carefully planted to make Dean a plausible suspect. The storyline continues to unfold on BBC One.
