Walford has seen its fair share of iconic matriarchs but EastEnders viewers are turning their backs on long-standing favourite Kathy Beale. Well, fans are calling her outrageous hypocrisy and cruel treatment of Chelsea Fox after Ian’s imprisonment. EastEnders Fans Turn On ‘Hypocrite’ Kathy BealeViewers have pointed out that Ian only got behind the wheel drunk because of Kathy’s own behaviour. They have now also slammed her self-righteous anger toward Chelsea and reminded viewers of her own dark past. They’ve either made her quite callous or leaned into her being a bit of a comedic character and I think that’s a shame.”