EastEnders fans left baffled as Max Branning marries former sister-in-law Rainie Cross in bizarre plot twist

EastEnders fans were left baffled by the latest twist in the Branning tale as Max returned to Walford this week.

The former villain returned home to Albert Square with a surprise in store as he set about booking to newly reopened club for a drinks reception to introduce his new wife.

In the opening scene of Tuesday’s episode, viewers saw Max take the hand of his bride but had to wait the whole episode to find out the identity of his newest spouse.

And they were left horrified when Rainie Cross – sister of ex-wife Tanya –walked in and passionately kissed her husband.

Posting on Twitter, one viewer wrote: “Omg what! Max has married Tanya's sister Rainie #Eastenders.”

While another gasped: “Asif for Rainie Cross becoming Mrs. Max Branning Number Whatever was a surprising twist! Wonder what Tanya, Cross and Lauren would have said if they found out... #EastEnders.”

“Rainie is the last woman I would of thought of max would marry. Then again max would marry anyone #eastenders,” added somebody else.