EastEnders viewers were stunned as the Christmas Eve episode ended with Max and Stacey kissing.
The former couple locked lips after Max (Jake Wood) reminded Stacey (Lacey Turner) of their chemistry when they had an affair a decade ago.
“It’s still there between us, that spark,” he said.
As the episode ended, the pair were lying on the floor kissing passionately by the fire while Stacey’s husband sat watching the Walford nativity.
Fans of the BBC soap were shocked to see the pair back in each other’s arms.
“STACEY SLATER FOWLER WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU PLAYING AT??!” asked one viewer on Twitter.
STACEY SLATER FOWLER WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU PLAYING AT??! #EastEnders
— Lady Jaz Extra Festive Edition (@ladyjazmana) December 24, 2017
“Never been so disappointed in Stacey before in my life,” tweeted another.
Never been so disappointed in Stacey before in my life #EastEnders
— ChelseaHarperx 🦋 (@ChelseaaHarperx) December 24, 2017
Many posted funny memes and videos expressing their shock.
Stacey whyyyyyyy you had to go and do dat tho. #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/f14aOf0sH5
— darshi (@iamcrazysmall) December 24, 2017
Max and Stacey got me like #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/jVjcbrdrAC
— Pete (@P007Byrne) December 24, 2017
I hate #EastEnders for putting Stacey back with max. Wtf pic.twitter.com/1SrV2YqcUH
— Leanne M 🦄 (@leanne_x) December 24, 2017
I’M FUMING #EastEnders #Stacey pic.twitter.com/1wlCBXo15l
— Chloe Summers (@chloeesummerss) December 24, 2017
Other viewers said they were not impressed to see the Max/Stacey affair storyline revisited.
One moaned: “Didn’t really need another Stacey max thing, it’s been done.”
Didn't really need another Stacey max thing, it's been done #EastEnders
— sharna (@shharna98) December 24, 2017
“I do not want the Stacey / Max affair back. I prefer the flirting & the unspoken want. Hmmm,” said another.
I do not want the Stacey / Max affair back. I prefer the flirting & the unspoken want. Hmmm #eastenders
— d4n r0yale (@dannjohn) December 24, 2017
One tweeted: “I’m so bored of this Stacy and Max thing. Let’s spice up the story guys yeah?”
I’m so bored of this Stacy and Max thing. Let’s spice up the story guys yeah? #EastEnders
— Ben (@Hellobenowen) December 24, 2017
Stacey and Max’s previous affair was discovered at Christmas 10 years ago.
The storyline was one of the biggest to hit Albert Square.