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EastEnders reveals images of alternate Denise Fox and Ravi Gulati ending after audience vote

The actors rehearsed both outcomes ahead of the public vote...

Published: Friday, 21 February 2025 at 10:30 am

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EastEnders has revealed images of an alternative ending to Denise Fox’s (Diane Parish) love triangle after a public vote resulted in her choosing Jack Branning (Scott Maslen).

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Denise's estranged husband Jack and her secret lover Ravi (Aaron Thiara) have both been vying for her attention in recent months, with Denise unsure who to pick.

Last year on the BBC soap, her marriage to Jack fell apart when it emerged he had been having an affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner).

Things haven’t exactly been plain-sailing with Ravi either, who she began a relationship with in 2023, while still married to Jack.

When Denise called things off, Ravi began a relationship with Denise’s daughter Chelsea (Zaraah Abrahams) to make her jealous.

EastEnders,20-02-2025,7072,Ravi Gulari (AARON THIARA);Denise Fox (DIANE PARISH),DRESS REHEARSAL PICTURESBoth versions of the Denise decision scene were rehearsed so that the actors were ready for the public's decision between Jack & Ravi,BBC PUBLIC SERVICE,Kieron McCarron

Aaron Thiara as Ravi Gulari and Diane Parish as Denise Fox in EastEnders dress rehearsal pictures. BBC/Kieron McCarron

In an interactive twist to celebrate its 40th anniversary this week, viewers were asked to choose whether Denise would reunite with Jack or Ravi.

While the result was revealed in Thursday night's live episode, with Denise picking Jack, the actors rehearsed both outcomes – and now fans have been given a glimpse at an alternative ending they'll never actually get to see.

Dress rehearsal pictures (above) show Denise and Ravi embracing and kissing, giving viewers a taste of what could have happened if the public vote had swung the other way.

But for the Ravi fans out there – alas, it didn't.

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EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer.

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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.

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