EastEnders' Oscar Branning Future Left Unclear After Josh Goodwin And Jasmine Fisher Heartbreak

Oscar Branning's future has been left hanging in the balance following the dramatic fallout from his affair with Josh Goodwin, but is this really the end of both relationships?

The latest EastEnders episodes last night saw Oscar's secret romance with Josh exposed in explosive fashion during Jasmine Fisher's birthday celebration. The revelation devastated Jasmine, created divisions within the Slater family and forced Oscar to confront the consequences of his actions.

In the aftermath, Oscar made a surprising choice.

Despite Jasmine offering him a second chance, Oscar turned her down. Later, Josh hoped the pair could finally pursue a relationship openly, but Oscar rejected that possibility too.

His decision appeared to draw a line under both romances.

However, soap history suggests things are rarely that straightforward.

While Oscar insisted he needed to take responsibility for the hurt he had caused, his feelings for both Josh and Jasmine remain complicated. His relationship with Jasmine was genuine, while his connection with Josh had continued to grow despite the secrecy surrounding it.

The emotional scenes left viewers with more questions than answers.

Has Oscar really closed the door on Jasmine for good? Could time heal some of the damage caused by the affair? Equally, Josh clearly still has feelings for Oscar, and their final scenes together suggested there remains an emotional bond between them despite the breakup.

There is also the issue of trust.

Jasmine now knows both her boyfriend and her brother betrayed her, while Josh faces the challenge of rebuilding his relationship with his twin sister. Until those wounds begin to heal, any chance of a reunion may remain difficult.

What appears certain is that Oscar has chosen to step away from both relationships for now.

Whether that decision proves permanent remains to be seen.

EastEnders has left the door open for future developments, but at present Oscar finds himself alone as he attempts to come to terms with the damage caused by the affair.

The question now is whether time apart will ultimately bring Oscar back towards Jasmine, reignite his connection with Josh, or convince him that both relationships belong firmly in the past.

For now, viewers are left waiting to discover whether Oscar's decision marks a fresh start or simply the latest twist in a story that may be far from over.