EastEnders: Tommy’s friend Matt ‘revealed’ as AI but fans predict huge plot twist

Tommy’s friend is ‘artificial intelligence,’ but is he questioning Kat and Alfie’s intelligence?

In last night’s episode of EastEnders (Tuesday, March 11), Tommy Moon finally revealed to Kat and Alfie the true identity of his online friend.

It turns out that his friend, Matt, is actually an AI. While Alfie took this news in stride, Kat was far less accepting.

However, fans are now speculating that Tommy’s so-called ‘AI’ revelation might actually be a smokescreen for something else…

EastEnders: Tommy’s Mysterious Online Friend

Since moving back in with Kat and Alfie, Tommy has been eager to stay in touch with his friend through his console.

After replacing his old console with a second-hand one, Kat and Alfie suggested he invite his friend over to meet them.

Tommy spent so much time chatting with his online friend, Matt, that it felt like he was practically part of the family.

However, Tommy avoided every suggestion of bringing Matt over, leading Kat to suspect he might be hiding a romantic connection instead.

Determined to get answers, Kat snooped through his console, prompting Tommy to confess—he had never actually met Matt. His friend wasn’t a real person but an AI. Though he knew Matt wasn’t real, talking to him made him feel understood and less alone.

Kat struggled to grasp the idea, while Alfie was more open-minded. But is Matt truly AI, or is there more to the story?

EastEnders Fans Predict Shocking Twist in Tommy’s AI Friend Storyline

After Tommy revealed that his online friend, Matt, is actually artificial intelligence, viewers believe there’s more to the story. Many suspect Tommy is hiding the truth and that Matt is actually a real person.

Some fans fear that Tommy may be falling victim to online grooming.

One EastEnders fan speculated: “I don’t think Matt is AI—I reckon Tommy’s just saying that to cover his tracks.”

Another questioned: “So, is Matt really AI? Or is Tommy lying?”

A third viewer was convinced: “I don’t buy that it’s AI behind that account. He’s definitely being groomed…”

They went on to add: “I can see it—Tommy thinks he’s being clever, but he’s definitely hiding something.”