EastEnders Jack Branning's future 'sealed' – Chelsea fling, Denzel feud to divorce

Jack Branning has faced his fair share of drama in EastEnders this week.

From lashing out at daughter Amy’s boyfriend, to planting a kiss on Sam Mitchell’s lips and being kicked out of the house by wife Denise, it seems that his life is spiraling out of control.

Meanwhile, after spending the night on Chelsea’s sofa, viewers have pointed out that Jack’s life could be heading for another romantic twist.

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As fans wait to find out what will happen to Jack Branning next, Daily Star takes a look at the fan theories surrounding the character’s future.

Sam fling

EastEnders fans were left stunned this week, as Sam made a move on ex Jack Branning – with the pair sharing a steamy kiss in the square.

Some suspect that romance might start heating up between the two, which could leading to a potential fling in the future.

One fan said: “Have to admit, Jack has more chemistry with Sam than he ever has with Denise.”

“Sam and Jack had more chemistry in that 5 mins that Denise and him have had the last 2 years. Must be a Mitchell thing,” added a second.

A third added: “The chemistry between Sam and Jack. I can’t deal with this.”

However, other viewers are begging the former flames not to reunite, saying that Jack should have avoided the kiss with Sam altogehter.

“The way Jack should’ve moved when Sam came closer for that kiss. He should’ve known better,” before posting a GIF of Keanu Reeves moving backwards in slow motion in The Matrix,” said one fan.

“Don’t care that Jack was tipsy. Jack should’ve swerved like he was in the Matrix film to avoid Sam’s kiss,” agreed another.

Viewers continued to agree, saying: “He didn’t move quick enough to dodge that kiss,” and “Sam and Jack…gross, I might be sick.”

Marriage on the rocks

Denzel sent a video to Jack’s wife Denise following the kiss with Sam, with Jack watching on as Denise uncovered the truth.

The couple only tied the knot at Christmas, but could their marriage be on the rocks?

Fans seem to think so, with one asking: “Do you think a break up could be coming for Denise and Jack?”

“I’m screaming. Denzel sent Denise the damn video just before Jack walked in! She watched it in front of him!” added a second.

However, the couple appear to have a soft spot in fan’s hearts, with many viewers hoping that they can rekindle their love for one another following the drunken kiss.

A third fan begged: “What I hope for now at this point is that Denise and Jack can get back on good terms.”

“I hope Denise and Jack don’t split up off the back of this. Overnight apart and I think they’ll be fine,” agreed a fourth.

Chelsea romance

After Denise kicked Jack out of the house following his kiss with Sam, viewers were left confused after Jack ended up sleeping on Chelsea’s sofa – despite owning multiple properties of his own.

This has led some fans to speculate that a romance between Jack and Chelsea could be brewing, with one viewer saying: “Jack owns multiple properties, he definitely has money for a hotel, idk why he needs to kip on Chelsea’s sofa.”

A second added: “Something will go on between Jack and Chelsea, I can feel it,” while a third commented: “Jack has all these properties yet all of a sudden, nowhere to stay for one night?”

“Uh ok. Jack and Chelsea part II incoming?” agreed a fourth.

Some viewers hope that Jack and Chelsea just stay friends however, with a fifth saying: “I really hope they don’t make Chelsea and Jack a thing.”

Denzel feud

After the video of Jack and Sam’s kiss was sent to Denise, fans took to social media to speculate who could have exposed the truth.

Viewers later discovered it was Denzel, who Jack recently attacked after he discovered that he had been sleeping with daughter Amy.

So could Denzel be on the road to take revenge on Jack?

“I think the bit where Denzel sent the message to Denise was too far, but all he wanted was revenge really so I get why he did it,” said one fan.

“This is karma for Jack. You don’t s**t shame your daughter, attack a kid for being with her and then basically cheat on your wife in one sweep,” added a second.

A third commented: “These kids are going to ruin your life Jack.”

Other viewers pointed out that Jack was in the wrong for attacking Denzel too, with a fourth saying: “The school incident Jack blamed Denzel constantly calling him a bad influence. Yes Denzel can be easily led by Nugget, etc but Denzel’s a good kid deep down who means no harm.”

“Jack is definitely the most in the wrong through for assaulting Denzel,” added a fifth.

However, with drama brewing and Denzel being revealed as the person who sent the video to Denise, viewers have told the teenager to watch out.

“Denzel better start running from Jack,” they said.

Amy fallout

Jack recently lashed out at daughter Amy following her relationship with Denzel, but fans are warning that he needs to stop being over-protective, or risk losing her forever.

After Martin Fowler spottted Amy and Denzel holding hands in the square, Jack become protective, which given that mum Roxy died tragically, is understandable.

However, many fans are calling for him to let Amy live her life and give her some space, with one saying: “I hope Jack leaves Amy alone and let’s her be happy going forward.

“Jack to me comes across as too overprotective of Amy. She’s a teenager not an adult yet, but Amy needs to live her life a bit more,” added a second.

A third commented: “Jack needs to stop covering Amy in cotton wool.”

Meanwhile, other fans wondered what Roxy would think of her daughter having a boyfriend, with a fourth commenting: “Would love to see Roxy and Ronnie’s reaction to Amy have a boyfriend.”

“His overprotective and more hard approach is pushing Amy away when technically Jack as the responsible parent should just apologise to Denzel and let things lie. The fact he seemed to care more about his job explains where his loyalties lie with Amy.”

However, with Jack recently lashing out at Denzel, viewers think that the damage to his relationship with Amy may already be too late to repair, with another adding: “Jack’s overall behaviour and tolerance towards Amy is disgusting – I honestly think he can see a mini Roxy in her. There is a reason why Amy is acting out the way she does and that’s because Amy feels Jack is pushing her away and neglecting Amy.”

“Jack may think he’s different than his brother, but he is just a more aggressive version of Max,” added another.

Meanwhile, other fans defended Jack’s actions, with one saying: “People who think Jack overreacted. Remember Amy’s mum is dead. Her aunt is dead. Her four cousins are dead. Her brother is dead. Her sister is in a wheelchair. If Jack, a detective, thinks she might go down a bad path he’s every right to protect her.”

Jack turns into a villain

Eagle-eyed viewers have pointed out that Jack’s personality seems to have changed in recent episodes, with the character lashing out at others regularly.

However, fans are begging the writers not to turn Jack into a villain, after they noticed that he is becoming rather unlikeable.

One said: “Really not enjoying Jack acting like a pound shop Phil Mitchell – getting red in the face and losing his temper every 5 minutes.”

“Why are the writers making Jack such an unlikeable character?,” asked a second, while a third commented: “Is Jack on drugs? Why is he mad all the time?”

Meanwhile, a fourth commented: “Jack always seems to be putting his job at risk and at this point, I don’t care about that now.”

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