EastEnders Joel's real plan for Avani 'revealed' as his secret exposed

In tonight's , Joel Marshall and Avani Nandra-Hart seemed to be getting even closer, as Joel was seen paying Declan for Avani, who had no money.

It's been a tough time for Avani lately, after she recently found out that the police won't be taking her complaint further . In tonight's episode, Avani was seen stealing money from the Minute Mart to pay Declan for drugs, before she was told by her mum Priya to give it back.

However, it didn't stop her getting drugs from Declan, as Joel stepped in to pay for her in the café. "Why did you do that?," Avani asked, as Joel responded: "I don't know, maybe I like you. Anyway, I'll give you a call later."

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Earlier on in the show however, Joel was heard asking Amy out – before she told him Avani was the one who needed cheering up.

Fans on X, formerly known as are worried about Avani, as they don't trust Joel's intentions - as some predict he's using her vulnerability to his advantage. One penned: "Joel gonna be the next teenage psycho as if our Avani hasn’t been through enough bless her ," as another wrote: "I don't trust Joel with a barge pole. Keep your distance from him Avani. ."

Another wrote: "He uses quite manipulative language. I think he might be controlling and possessive. Only time will tell," as a fourth wrote: "There's definitely something 'off' with him.

"The way he's sniffing around Avani doesn't sit right with me. I don't think he's trying to make Barney jealous, he's obviously heard about Avani's police ordeal and seems to be trying to use her vulnerability to his advantage."

It's Joel's secret is finally set to be revealed – as Vicki Fowler makes a discovery about her stepson, leading to a row with her partner Ross.

Joel's dad Ross spots his son's obsession with his phone and it leads to a clash. Vicki tries to defuse the situation, but it only causes a row between the couple.

Ross later reveals the truth to Vicki regarding their debt, and the real reason they had to leave , while fans know the debt is really Joel's. A shocked Vicki then flees with Ross later attempting to fix things between them, although it's clear she's not happy...

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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