The latest live episode of EastEnders delivered high-stakes drama, emotional heartbreak, and a surprisingly hilarious moment that has taken social media by storm. The intense episode saw Martin Fowler, played by James Bye, tragically succumbing to his injuries from the Queen Vic explosion. After suffering cardiac arrest due to crush syndrome, he died in the arms of a devastated Stacey Slater, just moments after they had confessed their love for each other.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the wreckage, Sonia Fowler went into early labor, adding another layer of tension to the night’s events. Her sister, Bianca Jackson, attempted to assist, but their lack of preparation made for a chaotic and comedic scene. As Sonia screamed in distress, fearing for her child’s future due to its connection to her murderous fiancé, Reiss Colwell, the absurdity of the moment was heightened by the fact that Reiss’ lifeless body lay just feet away—flattened earlier in the week by a falling bathtub. Despite the turmoil, Sonia successfully gave birth to her daughter, Julia, delivering an emotional monologue in the closing moments of the episode.

However, fans couldn’t stop talking about an unexpected moment involving Lauren Branning. A brief clip from the episode appeared to show Lauren sniffing Sonia’s underwear after catching them mid-air. The hilarious misunderstanding quickly went viral on TikTok, with over 435 fans commenting on the bizarre scene. Dubbed “Nick-Gate” by amused viewers, the moment sparked so much online chatter that Jacqueline Jossa, who plays Lauren, had to set the record straight. Responding to the viral clip, she humorously clarified that there was “no sniffing,” explaining she was simply checking what they were before tossing them aside.

Despite the night’s heavy drama, the unintentional comedic moment became a highlight for fans, proving once again that EastEnders knows how to balance intense storytelling with unexpected humor.