EastEnders fans were disgusted last night after a scene in which Sonia Fowler kissed her ex-husband Martin on the lips.
During the episode aired on Thursday (10 May), a nostalgic Sonia planted a kiss on her husband while he lay asleep.
And viewers were quick to point out that the contact was NOT consensual.
After hurting his back defending Stacey’s honour at E20, Martin nursed his injuries with a few glasses of sherry while Sonia went out to get him some painkillers.
When she returned, Martin was clearly a bit tiddly and eventually passed out asleep…
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As Martin lay beside her oblivious, Sonia reminisced about their happier moments when they were married and wondered whether they should have stayed together.
Stroking his forehead, she told him she loved him once and leant in for a kiss as the credits rolled.
And fans slammed the soap character for the scene, with one tweeting: “Did Sonia just sexually assault Martin?? I didn’t see any consent for that kiss did you? #Eastenders.”
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Another blasted: “Sonia definitely just sexually assaulted a drunk Martin by kissing him when he was out cold. If you reversed their places in that scenario, there would rightly be an outcry!”
A third added: “That’s it Sonia sexually assaulting him while he’s asleep #eastenders.”
Sonia definitely just sexually assaulted a drunk Martin by kissing him when he was out cold. If you reversed their places in that scenario, there would rightly be an outcry! #EastEnders
— Artie Jeepy (@ArtieJeepy) May 10, 2018
totally offended by Sonia kissing Martin against his will. #eastenders #PutSoniaOnTheRegister
— AnneMarie (@snapplebabble) May 10, 2018
That’s it Sonia sexually assaulting him while he’s asleep #eastenders
— Nick (@norfldn) May 10, 2018
If Martin had done that while Sonia was asleep he’d be done for sexual assault #eastenders
— Kelly #chercrew 🐣 (@kellylouiselake) May 10, 2018
Did Sonia just sexually assault Martin?? I didn't see any consent for that kiss did you? #Eastenders
— James Gunn (@The_Gunn_Man) May 10, 2018
Later in the week, Stacey also shares a kiss with the Walford fruit and veg seller. Only this time, he’s in on it.
With both women vying for his affections, Martin finds himself in a tricky situation.
Although most viewers think his heart lies with estranged wife Stacey.
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