Heartbreaking moment EastEnders love rivals Stacey Slater & Ruby Allen unite over their grief at Martin Fowler’s funeral

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EASTENDERS love rivals Stacey Slater and Ruby Allen unite in their grief at Martin Fowler’s funeral.

Actress Lacey Turner, 37, was seen looking devastated as she filmed the scenes alongside Ruby star Louisa Lytton, before later the two shared a hug.

Photo of Louisa Lytton and Lacey Turner filming a scene at a cemetery.
Love rivals Stacey Slater and Ruby Allen unite in their grief at Martin Fowler’s funeral
Two women embracing after a funeral.
The pair were pictured sharing a hug
Louisa Lytton and Lacey Turner, actors from Eastenders, posing by an Albert Square street sign.
Ruby and Stacey grew up together on the Square

The women are old pals after growing up together on the Square.

Louisa, 36, returned to the soap last year after three years, with Ruby reuniting with Martin after confessing they had a secret son.

But just moments before his death in last month’s Queen Vic explosion, the lad confessed his true love was Stacey.

Martin’s death has also led to the return of Vicki Fowler – after 20 years away from the Square.

However the role of Vicki has now been recast with Alice Haig taking over from Scarlett Alice Johnson.

Last month The Sun exclusively revealed that Scarlett was asked back to the show but she turned the opportunity down.

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A spokesperson for Scarlett told The Sun: “Scarlett was approached, and was flattered to be asked to return, but the timing wasn’t right for her to step back into the role. 

“She wishes Alice Haig and the show all the very best”.

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A framed photo of Martin Fowler atop a casket.
Martin’s funeral will take place next week
Behind-the-scenes photo of EastEnders actors filming a scene at a cemetery.
Louisa returned to the soap last year after three years away
A woman and a young child walking hand-in-hand, appearing upset.
Ruby reunited with Martin after confessing they had a secret son
Behind-the-scenes photo of two actresses filming a scene in a cemetery.
Stacey and Martin were previously married, pictured Stacey and Ruby embracing
Ruby Allen and Stacey Slater embracing after a funeral.
Martin confessed his love for Stacey moments before his death
Louisa Lytton, portraying Ruby Allen, appearing upset after a funeral scene.
Martin died in last month’s Queen Vic explosion, pictured Stacey grieving

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