Just when we thought love in EastEnders was doomed to drown in drama and delay, Kat Slater and Alfie Moon pulled off the most iconic wedding in Walford history — on top of a broken-down bus.

Friday’s (June 13) episode, released early on BBC iPlayer, delivered the long-awaited conclusion to the rollercoaster wedding storyline that had fans gripped and guessing: Would they actually go through with it?

Let’s be honest: no one does chaos quite like Kat and Alfie. From limo theft to cereal-induced toddler vomit on wedding shoes, this wedding seemed cursed from the start. Add in unresolved trust issues, missed heart-to-hearts with their son Tommy, and the lingering ghosts of past marriages — it’s a miracle they even made it to the aisle. But in true EastEnders fashion, when everything falls apart, love finds a way.

Originally planning to walk down the aisle just a week after Alfie’s spontaneous proposal, Kat began having second thoughts. She voiced frustration over Alfie’s inability to rekindle the “magic” of their previous weddings — especially their unforgettable Christmas Day nuptials in 2003. Throw in some shaky parenting decisions and a stubborn sugar cereal mishap, and Kat decided to call off the wedding midweek.

That is, until Jean Slater — furious with Kat for working with her ex Harvey — ironically gave Kat the nudge to trust Alfie again. And even more surprising? Phil Mitchell, Kat’s other ex-husband, helped Alfie fix the bus and urged him not to give up on her. A bizarre yet strangely poetic alliance.

Then came the moment no one saw coming: with a collapsed bus as their chapel and Mo Harris officiating the ceremony, Kat and Alfie finally became husband and wife again — for the third time — under the stars and city lights.

But it wasn’t just a happy ending for the couple. The entire episode was dripping with sentiment, reflection, and full-circle moments. Many fans picked up on Kat’s final line — “I’m knackered. I wouldn’t change anything though. Not all them rows, the misunderstandings… that’s what got us here.” — as a farewell message from outgoing Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw, whose last episode aired this week.

Clenshaw, a longtime Kalfie supporter, oversaw a beloved era of the soap, restoring it to character-driven storytelling, complex emotions, and gripping long arcs. His final scene — Kat and Alfie, married again, staring at the moon — felt like a heartfelt bow.

🎭 The online reaction has been nothing short of emotional.
📝 Fans on X (formerly Twitter) are calling the scene “a love letter” from Clenshaw to EastEnders.
🏆 With a BAFTA, multiple National Television Awards, and every viewer-voted win at the British Soap Awards under his belt, Clenshaw exits having given EastEnders one of its most golden eras.

Next week ushers in a new chapter under producer Ben Wadey, and while fans are eager to see what’s next, there’s no denying the Clenshaw years will be remembered for their heart, heritage, and humanity.

So what’s next for Kat and Alfie? Will they finally find peace in marriage number three, or is another storm on the horizon?

One thing’s for sure: in EastEnders, even happy endings come with a twist.