{"id":389856,"date":"2026-01-25T14:57:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T14:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/389856\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T14:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T14:57:12","slug":"vicki-and-zack-passionate-affair-confirmed-in-eastenders-ahead-of-trial-soaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/389856\/","title":{"rendered":"Vicki and Zack passionate affair ‘confirmed’ in EastEnders ahead of trial | Soaps"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\"Zack
\n\t\tBad idea! (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

After Joel Marshall<\/a> (Max Murray<\/a>) brutally attacked Vicki Fowler<\/a> (Alice Haig) in EastEnders, she made the decision to end her relationship with his dad Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw).<\/p>\n

Upon hearing that the teen would be pleading not guilty to her assault, necessitating a full trial, Vicki hit the bottle hard and found herself firmly at odds with Damon (Danny Szam), the date of Chelsea<\/a> Fox (Zaraah Abrahams<\/a>) and all around sleaze ball.<\/p>\n

After calling him out for having a wife and trying to strengthen Chelsea\u2019s drink without her knowledge, she later followed him to the laundrette where he began to spew the same vile rhetoric as Joel. She shoved him hard and he fell unconscious after hitting his head on a washing machine.<\/p>\n

Zack Hudson (James Farrar) arrived and sprung straight into action, using Damon\u2019s phone<\/a> to collect evidence of his womanising and blackmailing him into remaining quiet about the clash with Vicki. With his back against the wall, Damon acquiesced.<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Vicki
\n\t\tThe day of Joel\u2019s trial arrives (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n

Returning home, Vicki finally opened up about how she\u2019d been suffering and how Joel had left her feeling terrified, weakened and pathetic. Feeling protected and secure, in a way Ross had failed to make her, Vicki thanked Zack for taking care of her and the two locked lips.<\/a><\/p>\n

Though discovered and chastised by Kathy Beale<\/a> (Gillian Taylforth<\/a>), the two exchanged flirty texts later that night.<\/p>\n

This has got fans<\/a> feeling pretty uncomfortable. Zack is Sharon Watts\u2019 (Letitia Dean) half-brother and Vicki is her adoptive sister, so you are absolutely right in thinking they shouldn\u2019t be going near each other.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, in upcoming episodes, it seems they can\u2019t help themselves.<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\"Zack
\n\t\tZack makes an effort to distract Vicki before she goes to court (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n

Ahead of Joel\u2019s trial, Vicki opens up to Zack about how much she\u2019s dreading the next few days. He decides to invite her round to his flat while he practises some new dishes for the pub. Vicki is grateful for the distraction and Zack\u2019s kindness.<\/p>\n

The next day, Vicki\u2019s head is left in a mess. She goes to court with Ross and newly returned Mark Fowler Jnr (Stephen Aaron Sipple), and is surprised when Zack makes a last-minute dash to join them.<\/p>\n

If Joel\u2019s trial doesn\u2019t end in Vicki\u2019s favour, will she find herself in Zack\u2019s arms?<\/p>\n

Arrow
\nMORE: Vile Joel is back in EastEnders for a final showdown after sick attack<\/a><\/p>\n

Arrow
\nMORE: EastEnders fans delighted to see Mark Jnr back \u2013 but have one big plea for bosses<\/a><\/p>\n

Arrow
\nMORE: Who is Phil\u2019s nephew Mark Fowler Jnr in EastEnders and who plays him?<\/a><\/p>\n


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