📌 Key Highlights
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Who is Oscar Branning?
The son of Max and Tanya Branning, Oscar returns to Walford as a 17-year-old after last being seen in 2017TX DATE:16-07-2025,TX WEEK:28,EMBARGOED UNTIL:08-07-2025 00:00:00,DESCRIPTION:***EMBARGOED UNTIL TUESDAY 8TH JULY 2025***,COPYRIGHT:BBC PUBLIC SERVICE,CREDIT LINE:BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron -
New Actor, Bold Representation
Pierre Moullier, 25, takes on the role and brings depth and nuance. Quote: “I love that there are so many skeletons in the closet… Oscar is so much fun to play.” WikipediaWhat to Watch+8PA Media+8TV Guide+8 -
Confirmed Bisexual Identity
LGBTQ+ site PinkNews reports Oscar’s character is bisexual, earning praise from viewers for breaking new ground in soap representation Reddit+13PinkNews+13Wikipedia+13. -
Fan Reacts & Forum Buzz
Social media and EastEnders forums are buzzing—fans delight in Oscar’s “camp chaotic” charm and welcome the bisexual storyline as a fresh, dynamic twist TV Guide+4Digital Spy+4The Sun+4Digital Spy+3PinkNews+3TV Guide+3.
🌟 Why It Matters
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Broadening LGBTQ+ Storylines
Oscar joins a growing list of bisexual characters on EastEnders, reinforcing the show’s commitment to representing diverse sexual identities The Independent+2PA Media+2The Standard2 -
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Adding Depth to the Brannings
Coupled with Max Branning’s upcoming return, Oscar’s identity introduces a new and powerful dimension to the Branning family drama Digital Spy+15The Sun+15The Standard+15. -
Showcasing Actor Talent
Viewers praise Pierre Moullier for bringing an “unexpected complexity” to Oscar—many were “pleasantly surprised” by his charisma and screen presence Female First+12TV Guide+12Ground News+12The Sun+12What to Watch+12Wikipedia+12.
🔮 Looking Ahead
Expect Oscar’s bisexuality to become central to future plots—possible storylines could explore his romantic entanglements, reactions from family (especially Max and Lauren), and his place within the wider LGBTQ+ community in Walford.
✅ Summary
Oscar Branning, now portrayed by Pierre Moullier, is confirmed bisexual in EastEnders—a celebrated decision that enriches both representation and upcoming Branning family storylines.
Fans and critics alike are “raving” about the character’s fresh energy and the importance of embracing bisexual narratives in mainstream soap drama.