EASTENDERS fans reckon sparks are flying between two of the most unexpected residents of Walford – and they’ve spotted a major clue that a shock romance could be on the cards.
Viewers of the BBC soap have been piecing together subtle moments between the pair, convinced the chemistry is building.
The arrival of Asad saw sparks fly with an unlikely resident[/caption]
Could there be a blossoming romance on the cards for the old friends?[/caption]
Now, after a telling sign in Monday’s episode, fans are rushing to social media to predict it’s only a matter of time before things turn steamy.
Could this be the next big love story on the Square – or a disaster waiting to happen?
Last night’s episode saw the arrival of Asad, who searching for his missing sister Shireen, who dated Harry Mitchell.
As Asad spoke about old times going out and hanging out together, fans couldn’t help but notice the tension and chemistry.
Taking to X – formerly Twitter – one viewer said: “I think we all know where this is leading…”
Another added: “Wouldn’t it be something if Harry, who’s not quite sparked yet, finally did with Asad!”
A third penned: “The hint dropping that Harry is bisexual… oh I’ve prayed for days like this #EastEnders.”
A fourth chimed in: “I KNOW you saw that look Harry gave Asad.”
Could there be a blossoming romance on the cards for the old friends?
At the end of the episode, the mystery of what happened to Shireen was revealed.
When Teddy revealed he was determined to find Shireen to clear his and Harry’s name, Nicola met up with a mysterious man.
Getting into his car, she said: “That job you did for me a couple of years back, someone’s running their mouth. They’ve got it backwards but it’s all kicking off again. I need to know where she is.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Benji replied.
Handing over cash, Nicola prompted the man’s memory.
Best soap affair love triangles
LOVE triangles are a fundamental part of soap-land, but which ones have become the most iconic?
EASTENDERS
Bradley/Stacey/Max: Stacey Slater began an affair with boyfriend Bradley Branning’s dad Max in 2007.
Despite their romps, Stacey still married Bradley, but their deceit came out in an iconic Christmas Day episode that year.
Grant/Sharon/Phil: Heading even further back in Walford history, EastEnders fans were gripped in the 90s as Sharon Watts had a one-night stand with her brother-in-law Phil Mitchell.
Sharon confided in best friend Michelle Fowler – not realising it was caught on tape – and her husband Grant eventually found out and played it in front of everyone at the Queen Vic.
Syed/Amira/Christian: Syed Masood was engaged to Amira before realising he had feelings for another man, Christian, which he confessed to him on his wedding day.
A devout Muslim, Syed refused to admit his true sexuality and went ahead and married Amira anyway, but when they returned, the two men started an affair before being caught in the act by Amira.
CORONATION STREET
Shelley/Peter/Lucy: Peter Barlow took the concept of a love triangle and ran with it in Coronation Street – extending it to bigamy.
He was in a relationship with Shelley Unwin but started dating Lucy Richards, and quickly married her after she fell pregnant with his son, Simon.
But it didn’t stop him also marrying Shelley, but he was eventually caught when Lucy turned up in Weatherfield and the two women confronted him.
Ken/Deidre/Mike: Back in 1982, Deirdre Barlow started sleeping with her husband’s nemesis Mike Baldwin in secret, before confessing all a year later.
When Mike turned up at the marital home, Deirdre was being throttled by her husband who then kicked her out, but years later they reconciled.
Maria/Aidan/Eva: In 2017, Aidan Connor started sleeping with girlfriend Eva Price’s best friend, Maria Connor.
Eva eventually found out and she decided to take revenge by faking a pregnancy, spending his money and planned to confront him on their wedding day.
But she had a change of heart when a remorseful Aidan confessed, and decided to marry him anyway, only for Maria to arrive and expose her fake pregnancy.
EMMERDALE
Ross/Debbie/Pete: Debbie Dingle found herself torn between two brothers, Ross and Pete Barton in 2015 in Emmerdale.
She eventually decided to marry Pete but yet again, a soap wedding day was ruined when the groom learned of his bride’s betrayal via a recording played at the wedding.
Chrissie/Robert/Aaron: Robert Sugden was married to Chrissie White and all seemed well – until he began a steamy affair with Aaron Dingle.
Robert’s ex Katie Sugden almost exposed the affair – but fell to her death before she had the chance.
However, a guilty Aaron eventually cracked and told Chrissie about the affair – after which she announced it to the whole pub.
He told her: “Paradise Park. Industrial estate just outside of Dartford. It’s been derelict for years. Don’t worry, nobody’s going to dig up your little secret.”
“I hope so, for your sake as well as mine,” replied Nicola.
“I’m just getting my family back on track. They can never know I killed that girl or I’ll lose them forever.”
With Nicola confirmed as Walford’s newest killer – will she strike again?
And how will the Mitchell family react when they learn the truth?
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer.
EastEnders’ newest killer has been revealed[/caption]
Harry’s girlfriend Shireen was killed four years ago[/caption]
Viewers now know Nicola was responsible for her murder[/caption]
