EastEnders fans have been left thrilled and full of excitement after the soap revealed an unexpected romance between two long-standing characters: Shrimpy and Marie. The news has sent waves of joy through the EastEnders fandom, who are keen to see where this blossoming relationship will go.

In last night’s (Thursday, June 5) episode, viewers were treated to a surprise moment at The Vic’s karaoke night. The event, hosted by Elaine Peacock, was off to a rocky start with a rather poor turnout. Despite the lack of attendees, Shrimpy seemed to be in high spirits, and the highlight of the evening came when he took to the mic to perform. However, it wasn’t just any karaoke performance—Shrimpy was serenading none other than Marie Evans from the café.

A Surprise Romance Unfolds

Marie, who has been a fixture in the café for years, appeared touched by Shrimpy’s unexpected gesture. It was clear there was chemistry between the two characters, and it didn’t go unnoticed by the other pub-goers. Linda, noticing the spark, quickly turned to Elaine and asked whether the pair were seeing each other. Elaine, in her usual candid style, simply replied that they could do as they pleased when they weren’t working. It was a subtle confirmation that Shrimpy and Marie’s connection was more than just friendly.

Of course, the karaoke moment didn’t last too long. With Shrimpy being less than a natural-born singer, Elaine rushed to grab the mic from him, but not before the chemistry between Shrimpy and Marie had been fully established. The night’s dull atmosphere was later lifted when Kim Fox entered, urging everyone to head over to The Albert, where the real party was taking place. With agency staff hired by Cindy Beal and a relaunch of the pub, it was clear that the buzz had moved elsewhere. But for many viewers, the real highlight of the evening was the blossoming romance between Shrimpy and Marie.

Fans Are Obsessed With the New Couple

The reveal of Shrimpy and Marie as a couple has sparked an outpouring of excitement among EastEnders fans. Viewers have long known both characters, but they have always been in the background, providing vital support to the larger drama unfolding in Walford. Now, however, they are at the centre of a storyline that fans are eager to see more of.

On social media, fans couldn’t get enough of the new couple. One fan on X said, “I’m obsessed with Marie from the caff and Shrimpy from the market’s new relationship.” Another added, “Shrimpy and Marie? That’s a love story that should be on screen more!! [Bleep] the rest!” The response from the audience has been overwhelmingly positive, with many fans expressing their delight at seeing these two characters finally get a love story of their own. One enthusiastic fan exclaimed, “SHRIMPY GOT A GIRLFRIEND AND HER NAME IS MARIE.” The excitement continued to pour in, with another viewer asking, “Shrimpy and Marie from the café? What’s going there?”