EastEnders fans are speculating about a potential new love interest for Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), following Harvey Monroe's (Ross Boatman) affair with Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth).
As regular viewers of the BBC soap will know, taxi driver Harvey embarked on a romantic liaison with Kathy after the tragic demise of Martin Fowler (James Bye) in February.
Feeling neglected by his partner Jean and the rest of the Slater family, Harvey found solace in Kathy and they shared a kiss. It wasn't long before they decided to continue their secret rendezvous behind Jean's back.
Jean is still oblivious to Harvey's clandestine activities, but soap enthusiasts believe she might be about to start her own affair with Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley).
On Wednesday (April 16), Nigel's distressing dementia symptoms worsened when he visited the pharmacy, which used to be his video shop.
While Nigel was bewildered and upset about the transformation of his former workplace, it was Jean who offered comforting words and support.
On Thursday, Nigel and Jean spent more time together at Sonia Fowler's (Natalie Cassidy) farewell drinks at The Albert.
Nigel confided in Jean about his memory struggles but didn't disclose his dementia diagnosis, reports Plymouth Live.
His confession led Jean to reveal that she has bipolar disorder, a condition her daughter Stacey (Lacey Turner) also suffers from.
The two seemed to form a close friendship as they connected over their health issues, leading some viewers to predict a possible romance.
On X, fans of EastEnders have been weighing in with their thoughts on a potential romance storyline. One viewer commented: "Omg Jean and Nigel would've made a lovely couple. Can we get rid of his dementia and have a happy couple for once? #EastEnders."
Another expressed sympathy, adding: "Poor Nigel! Jean's been so very sweet with him #EastEnders."
A third fan was enthusiastic about the idea: "Totally here for a Nigel and Jean romance #EastEnders."
Echoing the sentiment, another simply posted: "Jean with Nigel #EastEnders", accompanied by a love heart emoji.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer
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