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EastEnders favourite offers Suki and Eve Panesar-Unwin fans hope amid fears of upcoming split

"My endgame."

Eve and Suki look shocked in a scene from EastEnders

BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:01 pm

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EastEnders star Heather Peace has teased some hope for her character Eve Panesar-Unwin’s relationship with Suki on the show amid fears of a break-up.

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Fans were left worried for the couple – who tied the knot last year and became foster parents in 2026 – after a recent trailer showed Eve telling someone they "wouldn't know what love looked like if you had to pick it out of a police line-up", while Suki was shown smashing things up in anger in her kitchen.

However, Peace has now appeared to calm fans' fears in comments on a post on social media, sharing that she still believes the couple are "endgame" – though she did tease more "hurdles" for the pair.

Writing in the caption alongside a montage of photos of Eve and Suki over the years, she wrote on Instagram: “It was a little look on the dreaded bird app that told me that it’s been 5 years since Eve Unwin (now Panesar-Unwin) arrived on Albert Square. I don’t know where the time has gone but I’m feeling very blessed. I’m thankful for the friends I’ve made, the stories I’ve been a part of and the chance to be a part of something that now holds a special place in my heart so many years later."

She continued: "@bbceastenders is a special gig. To friends here now and to those who’ve moved on to pastures new…… what a blast we have/had. Thanks for the memories and the support through both highs and lows. Feeling very lucky and blessed to be a part of this team Thanks @katie.facey99 for these collages :) Appreciated, H xxx.”

TX DATE:29-09-2026,TX WEEK:39,EMBARGOED UNTIL:22-09-2026 00:00:00,PEOPLE:Eve Unwin (HEATHER PEACE);Suki Kaur Panesar (BALVINDER SOPAL),DESCRIPTION:EMBARGOED TILL 22ND SEPTEMBER 2026 ,COPYRIGHT:BBC Public Service,CREDIT LINE:BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron

Heather Peace as Eve and Balvinder Sopal as Suki in EastEnders.

One fan wrote in the comments: "My endgame," to which Heather replied: "My endgame too. Always. But the hurdles are forever I fear."

Another fan said: "Here’s to another five years," to which Peace replied with a heart emoji.

And if that's not promising enough, Suki star Balvinder Sopal also commented on Peace's post, writing: "And WHAT a firece five years its been! Here's to MORE exhilarating years of Eve Panesar-Onion, Unwin!!!"

"Such a rollercoaster ahead for sure," Peace replied. "But then the simple stuff isn’t always as interesting right?!"

Eve and Suki’s love story on the show began in 2022 when the pair went from enemies to lovers over several months.

The couple have faced numerous obstacles in the years since, including opposition to their relationship from family members, temporary break-ups and hurdles in their adoption journey – but remain firm fan favourites.

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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.

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