Eastenders fans have been left shocked after spotting a potentially massive plot spoiler in the credits after Monday night’s episode.
Eagle-eyed viewers reckon BBC One soap favourite Sharon Mitchell may be set for a divorce after noticing she was listed under her maiden name in the closing credits.
Sharon’s name has been changed to Sharon Watts, and it did not slip past fans.
The Walford veteran, Letitia Dean, attended the tragic funeral of her son Denny (aka Dennis Rickman Junior) in Monday’s episode.
Dennis Rickman Jr's tragic death sent shockwaves through Walford after he drowned during the doomed boat party on EastEnders.
His demise left mum Sharon Mitchell grief-stricken and struggling to cope, and Monday night’s episode saw her launch herself at estranged husband Phil Mitchell as they came face to face at Dennis' wake.
Sharon has suffered a disastrous few months with her relationship turning sour after Phil discovered her affair with Keanu Taylor, who is the father of her child.
Sharon dropped a huge hint to her changing name and perhaps the soap’s future plot as she said: "I am Sharon Watts and this is Dennis Rickman Junior's funeral,” earlier in the tragic episode.
She then went on to lash out: "Phil killed my son. There will be no Mitchells there."
After the noticing the bombshell in the closing credits, fans took to social media with speculation a divorce could be on the cards for Sharon.
One eagle-eyed fan wrote: "So, I'm told that tonight's EastEnders is the first time Sharon has ever been given an on-screen credit of Sharon Watts!" and another wrote: "Does this mean Sharon's going to get divorced?"
"Sharon being credited as “Sharon Watts” for the first time EVER tonight has made my week,” another said.
“Who do I have to thank for getting Sharon Watts back in the credits again tonight? They deserve a pay rise,” a third commented, while another simply said: “We love to see it. Sharon Watts."
*EastEnders airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8pm and 7.30pm, respectively, on BBC One
