Lucy Beale

[Dazzle]

But then, why would she currently be second favourite at 9/2?

That's a complete mystery to me. Did they ever have a run-in?

[Glen1]

Very strange , doesn't make sense, same odds listed for most of the major bookmakers. Unless it's been done to take betting pressure off the current favourite Abi. Can't see the Beeb telling porkies about the shortlist.

[parkerman]

It does seem very strange. Bookies only make odds on what people are actually betting. Why has there been a recent run on her? Is it because she's leaving soon?

[Glen1]

It does seem very strange. Bookies only make odds on what people are actually betting. Why has there been a recent run on her? Is it because she's leaving soon?

Just checked the William Hill site, Cora's odds went from 50/1 to second fav in the past two days . Massive anonymous betting in the East London area. Perhaps the shortlist isn't so short. Can't see how anyone could risk large sums of cash based on the vague evidence televised so far. About this time scripts/ filming underway for mid February ?

[xx_Dan_xx]

But then, why would she currently be second favourite at 9/2?

If the list is to be trusted, I guess gg to those who bet on her.

I've also seen odds where Stacey is 100/1 whilst Shirley, etc is 200/1. Bit weird but Stacey is the one who couldn't of done it.

[lizann]

Cora Cross is now the bookmakers second favourite as the killer ,close behind Abi.

tanya is returning but cora isn't one of the named suspects

[Kim]

I think Les and Pam have only been kept in because of that theory earlier in the storyline. For some reason, some really believed it and I think Dom is acknowledging that he saw it/playing with them by keeping them in. I'm not so sure that Pam's still in anyway. She was in that final shot with everyone, but earlier in the episode, she didn't have a phone, it was only Les.

I don't think it's Max - he asked Emma why she wanted to go to the police and if he'd met her in the park, he'd know why. He was also there when she resent the text, so sending it to him would be pointless.

It can't be Lauren surely because of Jacqueline's maternity leave.

I'm hoping that scene of the Branning house empty between Emma's scenes in the park was there to lead us up the garden path so to speak, as I'd find Abi a real disappointment.

[Perdita]

EastEnders will reveal a clue regarding the identity of Lucy Beale's killer at the National Television Awards tonight (January 21).

The ongoing murder mystery isn't set to be resolved until the show's 30th anniversary next month, and the suspects were narrowed down over the New Year.

This evening's event at London's O2 will see all the suspects attend, with a "major clue" being unveiled during the ceremony.

"EastEnders are keeping their cards close to their chest, not even divulging the information to NTA execs," read a statement.

"The clue will remain under lock and key, guarded by tight security until mid-show, when BBC security will bring the clue on stage, to be revealed live on air."

Don't miss a special clue to who killed Lucy at tonight's @OfficialNTAs! Remember to vote all things #EastEnders http://t.co/CeyJCSqhXE

— EastEnders Press (@EastEndersPress) January 21, 2015

The identity of Lucy's killer will be officially revealed on Thursday, February 19 and will be one of the highlights of the big birthday week, which kicks off from Monday, February 16

A special flashback episode will also air next month alongside the anniversary celebrations as viewers finally discover what really happened on the night that Lucy died.

The National Television Awards will be broadcast live on ITV from 7.30pm tonight.

[parkerman]

So who's going to volunteer to watch tonight's show and report back?

I nominate Alan, as I know he is very fond of the National Television Awards show.

[parkerman]

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