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EastEnders Launches Oscar–Josh Romance, Opening a Bisexual Love Triangle

The first on‑screen kiss sets up a triangle with Josh’s twin Jasmine, whose unresolved court case raises the stakes.

Overview

  • The on‑screen kiss that aired Monday marked the start of a new romance between Oscar Branning and Josh Goodwin.
  • Outlets are framing the development as a bisexual love triangle because Oscar previously dated Josh’s twin sister, Jasmine Fisher.
  • Jasmine is portrayed as awaiting trial in a storyline tied to the death of Anthony Trueman, adding pressure to the new pairing.
  • Viewers praised the chemistry yet called the setup messy, with many noting its importance for bisexual representation on the BBC soap.
  • PinkNews emphasized the triangle and named the actors, while the Mirror highlighted fan reactions and Jasmine’s backstory, and OK! previewed where the arc could head next.