Eagle-eyed fans of the BBC medical drama Casualty have aired some concerns for one beloved character.
18:00, 15 Feb 2026Updated 18:07, 15 Feb 2026
One Stevie Nash scene left viewers fearing for her health
One fan-favourite character on Casualty has sparked health fears after a worrying scene aired on Saturday night.
BBC fans are now officially halfway through the soap opera’s current storyline, titled Learning Curve, which has seen some harrowing scenes along with some new additions.
During the most recent episode, viewers were left in tears as Siobhan McKenzie (played by Melanie Hill) opened up about being raped to some of the nursing team, after learning they were planning on walking home late after a night out.
However, it was one specific moment that featured Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless), which had people watching worried about her health.
The moment saw her grabbing the side of a reception desk, looking as though she was in pain, as the camera panned down to her stomach. Although the moment was brief, it caught the attention of fans.
The camera panned down to show Stevie’s stomach which caused worry with viewers (Image: BBC)
Taking to X, one person said: “Stevie stopping, grabbing the side, the pan down to her stomach, her seeming out of breath and shaky… GOD, I’M SCARED. I really hope she didn’t lie about getting the all clear #casualty.”
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Someone else replied: “Wait. I just had a thought. Maybe that’s why we never go to see her go through the chemo, etc, cause they are saving it for another cancer storyline.”
Another fan added: “Worried she’s lied too.” Wondering what was wrong, someone else shared: “Stevie looking in pain, what the F**K was that then.”
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On Instagram, one viewer said: “Brilliant episode but what hell was that with Stevie tho she looks like she was in a lot of pain.”
Last year, fans saw Stevie discover she had stage two ovarian cancer, which resulted in her having to have a hysterectomy.
After having chemotherapy, it wasn’t long before Stevie returned to work. However, after the concerning scene on Saturday night, fans fear the character either lied about having treatment.
This comes after the soap won’t air next week, instead the BBC have confirmed it will return soon.
Casualty’s Stevie has sparked concern with viewers (Image: BBC STUDIOS)
Speaking about the storyline at the time, actress Elinor Nash told What To Watch in the past: “Stevie has been battered by the fates.
“I’ve never felt her to be as scared as she is in this storyline. For the first time, she is really terrified – and she hates being afraid.”
Casualty is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.