And in a surprise twist that left fans gobsmacked, that prisoner turned out to be Chrissie Watts! The Walford icon lit her cigarette and inhaled before the episode ended.

EastEnders fans spot ‘flaws’ as Chrissie Watts returns

It’s fair to say fans were left in a frenzy over Chrissie’s comeback. However, other viewers spotted several ‘flaws’ with her return.

Sharing their thoughts online, fans pointed out how Sharon has ended up in the cell next to the woman who murdered her father – dubbing the situation as ‘unlikely.’

Coincidences are the lifeblood of TV soaps

On X, one person said: “Chrissie in the same prison and in the cell next door to Sharon? Coincidences are the lifeblood of TV soaps.”

A second penned: “Hang on. Surely Sharon would be spending her week in a custody cell. How is she now prison neighbours with convicted murderer Chrissie Watts?”

Someone else penned: “Just suspend disbelief that Chrissie a convicted killer would be in the same prison as Sharon.”

What else did EastEnders fans say?

Other fans were left distracted by how glam Chrissie looked, considering she was locked up behind bars.

Why does Chrissie Watts look so glamorous given she’s banged up

“Chrissie Watts with a face full of makeup as if she’s ready for a night out on the town instead of a night in her prison cell,” said one X user.

Someone else mused: “Inmate Chrissie rocks up in her full make-up, jewellery & Farrah curl flick hair, seriously.” A third chimed in and proclaimed: “Why does Chrissie Watts look so glamorous given she’s banged up?”