The latest episodes of EastEnders are causing quite a stir as young Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) becomes embroiled in a gripping child abuse storyline.
Viewers on BBC One were captivated as the troubled teen directed his rage towards his mother, Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace), with the drama reaching new heights in the October 23 episode. Tommy’s descent into violence resulted in Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) suffering severe burns and being hospitalized, highlighting the escalating issues with Tommy’s behavior while leaving Kat to manage the fallout. Despite pressure from the Slater family to seek professional help for Tommy, Kat opted for silence.
The situation took a turn when Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) made an unexpected visit and discovered Tommy inflicting harm on little Ernie Moon (Cody Briffett). The shocking sight of Ernie’s bruises devastated both Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) and Jean, prompting Jean to disregard Kat’s previous request and call social services to protect her family from Tommy’s alarming actions.
In response to this intense EastEnders storyline, fans have expressed their astonishment online, particularly regarding the age difference between the actor and his character. “Tommy Moon is 13 years old, played by Sonny Kendall, who is 17,” one viewer shared in an EastEnders Facebook fan group.
Reactions poured in, with one fan surprised to learn Sonny’s age: “Oh wow, never knew he was that old.” Another remarked, “I thought the actor was older than 13, but that’s quite a bit!” while a third added, “He does look older than 13.”
Some viewers speculated that Tommy might be removed from Kat’s care, with one fan tweeting, “Could Tommy get sectioned? #EastEnders,” and another insisting, “Tommy needs to get sectioned NOW! #EastEnders.”
Additionally, a separate fan expressed concern that Tommy’s mental health had not been addressed, asking, “#EastEnders has nobody talked about psychiatric assessment for Tommy?” Another viewer echoed this worry, stressing, “#EastEnders Tommy needs to be kept away from anyone he can harm!”
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