Introduction Donaldson-Holness made her onscreen debut in the episode broadcast on 23 September 2025. Her first scene sees her looking upon the Prince Albert,
Cindy Beale's (
Michelle Collins) gay bar. She described it as one of her standout scenes from her time on
EastEnders as she got to witness
Mo Harris (
Laila Morse) calling someone a "stupid cow". In her next scene, she approaches Cindy for a job; she initially refuses to hire her, particularly as she knows nothing about Jasmine. However, Jasmine proves herself to Cindy and is offered a job.
Elaine Peacock (
Harriet Thorpe), the bar manager, is not keen on Jasmine and it was confirmed that Jasmine would soon make enemies within Albert Square. However, a character who knows her own mind, Jasmine decides to keep talking to Oscar.
Digital Spy wrote that their relationship would see trouble ahead, but felt that Oscar had "fallen head over heels" for Jasmine. Oscar interrupts Jasmine and Gina talking, and fed up, Jasmine snaps at him, making him leave. She then suggests her and Gina go on a night out together to de-stress. Jasmine and Gina's night out "pans out in a way that neither of them were expecting" and Digital Spy's Joe Anderton hoped it would lead to viewers getting to learn more about Jasmine, a character he felt was "surrounded by mystery". Once conscious, Jasmine fuelled further intrigue when she informs Oscar she has asked her mother not to visit her in hospital, especially when Jasmine's mother abides by her request. Elaine persuades Oscar to aid her in searching online for details about Jasmine, but they find nothing and are caught by Jasmine, who is upset with the pair. She explains that she had a tough upbringing and was not allowed social media until the age of 18, which satisfies Oscar due to his "adoration" of Jasmine. Cindy, who lives with Oscar, goes away to visit her sister, leaving her bedroom unoccupied. Jasmine suggests that she could sleep in there and
Radio Times wondered if Cindy was in danger. It becomes obvious to Oscar that it is not a random stunt, but that Jasmine is calculated and her "mask is slowly starting to slip more and more". Cindy learns that Jasmine's
national Insurance number does not match her name, as well as Oscar's older sister
Lauren Beale (
Jacqueline Jossa) informing her that Jasmine stole Anthony's keys. Cindy and Lauren go on Jasmine's phone and ring the contact labelled 'Mum':
Anita Fisher (Yasmine Holness-Dove). Cindy meets with her and is shocked when she says that Jasmine has a dark side, as well as Anita saying that her ex-husband comes from a dark family. Cindy finds Jasmine on the stairs of The Prince Albert and accuses her of being a relative of Jackie Ford that wants revenge on Cindy, revealing she has met with Anita. Cindy draws in closer and closer to Jasmine's face, and infuriated at Cindy for delving into her life, she pushes her away from her. Cindy hurtles down the stairs and is unresponsive. Oscar finds Cindy and rushes to inform his family; he then finds Jasmine packing her bags. She explains that it was an accident and her actions were merely self-defence. Oscar initially believes her, but is convinced by
Ian Beale (
Adam Woodyatt) that Jasmine is part of the Ford family. He then ends their relationship. Kept in hospital overnight following surgery, Cindy receives a "frightening" visit when Jasmine stands over her bed. Hurt, Jasmine sneaks out whilst Zoe is buying her another drink. As a furious Jasmine sits outside of The Queen Vic, it transpires that Zoe is Jasmine's mother. against
Anthony Trueman (
Nicholas Bailey) to protect her mother,
Zoe Slater (
Michelle Ryan,
pictured). In an unannounced return over the Christmas 2025 period,
Chrissie Watts (
Tracy-Ann Oberman) arrives and is revealed as the person responsible for various torment that has been happening to Zoe for months. However, it also transpires that Jasmine has been conspiring with Chrissie, stalking and performing the acts against Zoe on her behalf. Chrissie was imprisoned for 20 years for her part in murdering
Den Watts (
Leslie Grantham) while Zoe escaped punishment, resulting in Chrissie's grudge against her. Speaking about Chrissie's connection to Jasmine, Oberman said: "What started off as a game for Chrissie, has ended up becoming a little bit of an obsession, and finding this gorgeous daughter, who was also hurt by Zoe, seemed like too good of an opportunity to miss". Jasmine confides in Oscar about her true identity, who is "reeled and struggles to digest the information". His only advice for her is to visit
Patrick Trueman (
Rudolph Walker), her newfound grandfather, who is grieving for Anthony. She arrives drunk with flowers, but Patrick believes it is an act of torment from the
Slater family and refuses to see her. It transpires that Jean is correct about Jasmine, despite other Slaters believing that Jean is having a
bipolar episode. It is revealed whilst she visits his dead body, showing a video on her phone of the incident; her protecting Zoe, as well as hitting him across the head with a
salt lamp in self-defence.
Feud with Max Branning and brother reveal Jasmine feels that she does not belong in Walford, and due to the character's habit of running away from problems, she convinces Oscar to escape with her. She is aware that she is leaving Zoe in prison, but "shows little remorse for killing Anthony and is also willing to let Zoe go down for a crime she didn't commit". A producer said: "Jasmine feels as though she doesn't belong on the Square. She sees a future with Oscar, but she hasn't learnt how to trust the Slaters yet. She wants to run before they abandon her." (
Jake Wood,
pictured) over his son,
Oscar Branning (
Pierre Counihan-Moullier). Jasmine flees from Walford alone, leaving Kat, Oscar and Patrick furious and upset. However, Digital Spy confirmed that her storyline had not concluded and that Donaldson-Holness would return to
EastEnders. In her short break away from the series, it was leaked to the media that
Joshua Vaughan had been cast as Jasmine's twin brother,
Josh Goodwin. Whilst Jasmine is away, Kat forms an alliance with Chrissie, who tells Kat that Jasmine is likely Anthony's murderer. Kat "resorts to ruthless tactics" and lures Jasmine back home by saying she needs to visit a grieving Patrick. Kat takes her aside and presses Jasmine for answers, to which she confesses to murdering him. Kat phones the police and "Jasmine's arrest sends shockwaves around the Square". Cindy learns that Max has Jasmine's phone and steals it; as she is set to smash it, the phone rings. She answers it to Josh, with Vaughan making his debut as Jasmine's twin brother. In February 2026, Vaughan was photographed filming for Jasmine's court trial, as well as Ryan, confirming that Zoe and her twins would be reunited. It was also leaked to media that
EastEnders would be airing a "bisexual love triangle in steamy new storyline" featuring Jasmine, Oscar and Josh. It was billed "one of the hottest love triangles in soap history". A producer added: "Oscar is happy with Jasmine but when her twin arrives the chemistry between them is something neither can ignore. It's going to set temperatures soaring in Walford. But with Jasmine having bumped off her dad Anthony Trueman at Christmas the pair had better watch out." ==Reception==