EastEnders 40th anniversary episode: Historic vote revealed as major character dies

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy EastEnders viewers were left divided over the outcome of a public vote in which Denise was forced to choose between her lovers Jack and Ravi. In an interactive twist for its 40th anniversary, fans were asked to choose whether Denise Fox would reunite with her estranged husband Jack Branning or her secret lover Ravi Gulati. open image in gallery Fans chose Jack over Ravi Another added: “All those people out there saying that now Denise has Jack from the vote and calling for Ravi and Priya to reunite. They'll probably be lucky to see Christmas now let alone be a couple.” Some voted for Jack because they believed Ravi should be with his ex Priya, while one pointed out: “People not understanding we voted Jack cos Denise is a bore and Ravi deserves better”.