The episode highlighted domestic abuse and countered episodes such as the Coronation Street flashback episode of Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni) and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) attacking Southend in EastEnders. Marlon (Mark Charnock)’s stroke at Emmerdale and the Hollyoaks Out of Time was also suggested. When it was announced that the doctors had taken the gong, many of those who tuned in to the awards took to Twitter to claim that Corey and Emerdale had been robbed. @RyanGSoapKing wrote on Twitter: “I feel offended that Doctors won the Jean’s Southend episode !!! This whole episode deserves a reward in itself. #EastEnders #SoapAwards. “ READ MORE: Emmerdale Theory: Triple Exit for Favorite Villagers in Tragedy @ Daisygrl11 just shared: “You’re kidding like #soapawards.” “There were so many good soap operas and they chose Doctors: / #SoapAwards,” @JoeMartinDavid posted. @ Liam_l96 wrote on Twitter: “Doctors ?! Corrie stole #soapawards again “, as @ TanishBourne91 posted:” I’m sorry, but who voted for doctors ?! #soapawards. “ @Trevorsroyle shared: “Good thing the doctors just won the retrospective and jeans #SoapAwards # SoapAwards2022” They were nominated for their role in the bipolar story of Jean, who saw his mother suffer from a manic episode and be thrown into the sea in Southend wearing a wedding dress. Accepting her awards, Gillian said: “This is the best award you can get, I love working with this lady. “She is the most talented and generous, instinctive and true actress I know. “It brings a lot of joy and happiness to the set, everyone loves it and why not.
