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.
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.
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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.”
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Handing over cash, Nicola prompted the man’s memory.
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.
