EASTENDERS fans have been left in stitches after Eve took a very cheeky swipe at I’m A Celeb.
The BBC soap has managed to squeeze up to date references to the World Cup into its episodes, and the first of tonight’s two episodes also included a comment about Jill Scott winning I’m A Celebrity on Sunday night.
In a scene in the cafe, Eve was seen talking to Billy, Kim, Karen and Mitch about the World Cup, with Kim mocking the men for their reactions to the tournament.
As Billy told her she didn’t know what she was talking about, Eve said over them: “Guys, the fellas are not worth fighting over…the Lionesses on the other hand…”
Billy replied: “You’re only saying that because you fancy Jill Scott.“
With a smile Eve said: “Listen, Jill Scott was my queen way before the jungle.”
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EastEnders were loving the soap’s reference to Jill’s jungle triumph, which saw her beat Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner and former Health Secretary Matt Hancock to the flower crown.
Taking to Twitter, one wrote: “An edited scene about the football and Jill Scott winning I’m a celeb. #EastEnders,” and clapping emojis.
Another added: “Lovely little Jill Scott in the jungle bit in #EastEnders tonight. Love it when they do that.”
A third tweeted: “EE sneaking in a scene about Jill winning and pointing out the WC homophobia. Well done #EastEnders.”
The mood took a more sombre turn after her comment though, as Eve admitted she hadn’t got into the tournament this year.
When asked why, the openly gay character said: “Well, it’s taking place in a country where it’s illegal to be me.”
Her comments referred to Qatar’s government not recognizing same-sex marriage or civil partnerships, or allowing people in Qatar to campaign for LGBT rights, and gave her Albert Square neighbours food for thought.
