Jacqueline Jossa clarifies EastEnders 'knicker sniff' scene

Jacqueline Jossa, who plays Lauren Branning on EastEnders, has addressed a bizarre moment from the show's live 40th-anniversary episode that led viewers to believe her character sniffed Sonia Fowler's knickers. During the episode, Lauren caught a pair of underwear thrown by Bianca Jackson as Sonia went into labor, leading to widespread speculation on social media about whether she actually sniffed them. Jossa clarified on social media that she was simply lifting the pants into the shot and not sniffing them, stating, "Just to clarify, I didn't sniff them!" The incident, dubbed 'KnickerGate' by fans, overshadowed dramatic events in the episode, including a character's tragic demise due to an explosion. Fans reacted with confusion and humor, but Jossa's explanation has since quelled the speculation. The moment has garnered significant attention online, with many replaying the clip in disbelief.