Linda and Max grow closer once again – in time for New Year’s? Linda kisses Clive as Max watches on (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Linda and Max do their best to avoid said feelings but will this unexpected moment sabotage Linda’s date with Clive? (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)What’s more, is this unexpected spark confirmation that Linda could still be Max’s New Year bride? It was confirmed to over the weekend that star Kellie Bright is set to leave EastEnders after 13 years, so will Linda find her happiness as the next Mrs Max Branning?