An EastEnders scene involving secret couple Ben Mitchell and Paul Coker will not be investigated further by Ofcom.
The broadcast watchdog received 76 complaints after the implied sex scene in a funeral parlour aired a few weeks ago.
In the scene, the characters, played by Harry Reid and Jonny Labey, kiss next to an open coffin and are later seen getting dressed.
Ofcom said it assessed the complaints but “concluded they didn’t raise issues warranting further investigation”.
It went on to say: “We found the scenes were justified in the context of a long-running plotline and sexual contact between the characters was implied rather than overt.
“Our rules don’t discriminate between scenes involving opposite-sex and same-sex couples.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article