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FURIOUS EastEnders fans have accused show bosses of 'forgetting' a high-profile storyline. With a large ensemble cast, the BBC soap regularly balances different plots within Albert Square. Advertisement 4 EastEnders fans have accused bosses of "forgetting" a storyline between Bianca and Reiss Credit: BBC 4 Reiss has locked away Bianca in a storage container - as she realised his killer secret Credit: BBC 4 Bianca has been suspicious of Reiss for some time Credit: BBC Taking to social media, viewers questioned if a pivotal story had been "forgotten" by the writers.
Killer Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) imprisoned show legend Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) as she uncovered his secret. The mild-mannered accountant murdered comatose wife Debbie -removing her care bills from his financial woes. One fan wrote on X: "Have the scriptwriters forgotten Reiss has locked Bianca away? Advertisement Read more on EastEnders WALFORD COMEBACK EastEnders' Shona McGarty teases soap return to save Bianca & Sonia soap shock EastEnders reveals Bianca Jackson’s grim fate after Reiss Colwell confrontation "When are people going to clock she’s missing? Appalled at how they are treating such an iconic character.
" Another added: "Bianca is still missing btw, eastenders pls." While a third chimed in: "Where the hell is Bianca? Still in the storage unit? "Whole things getting a bit ridiculous now honestly. But guess I’ll keep watching till Xmas.
" Advertisement Most read in Soaps Spoiler crashing down Eric Pollard loses everything as dodgy secret is exposed in Emmerdale Spoiler scam shock Jean Slater victim of scam in EastEnders - and things could get even worse OPINION EastEnders bosses must make Xmas episode explosive after dragging out The Six EastEnders set to welcome back old faces in ghostly return this Christmas Yet another remarked: "Come to think of it how is Bianca! She still in the storage unit? #eastenders." Previously, Reiss attacked Bianca and chained her to a wall in a lock-up. EastEnders Shona McGarty teases soap return to save Bianca and Sonia from killer psycho Reiss for 40th anniversary She warned her captor to let her go before they "both do something we might regret".
However, Reiss said he intends to keep her locked away until Sonia's (Natalie Cassidy) release. Advertisement A cruel twist saw Sonia - Reiss' partner and Bianca's sister - end up being the one sent to prison for the crime . Before murdering Debbie, the accountant previously stole her money to fund IVF treatment for Sonia.
Darkest soap storylines Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock..
. EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) - Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer . But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12.
The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police. Emmerdale: Holly's drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) - In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale's first teenage drug addict.
The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.
Hollyoaks: Luke's rape (2000) - Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs - who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam.
Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance. Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) - Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans.
He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house.
And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt , played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.
In the months since, Reiss has mostly managed to lie low and cover his tracks. Although Bianca became suspicious from very early on and vocalised her thoughts. Advertisement Read more on the Scottish Sun LOOKING UP I'm a four-time world champ but my eyesight is going so I've made crucial change ISLE SAY Stunning home with panoramic views for sale for just £135k - but there's a catch What twists and turns are still to come in this storyline? EastEnders continues on BBC One and iPlayer.
4 The iconic character returned for Whitney's wedding and has appeared on and off since Credit: BBC.
