not so innocent
EastEnders fans ‘rumble’ Pastor Clayton’s ‘secret agenda’ as Walford’s ‘creepy’ new villain
One even predicted a very harrowing story for Gideon and Yolande
EASTENDERS fans have insisted that the soap's local Pastor has an ulterior motive on the square after being branded 'creepy' by viewers.
The BBC soap has slowly introduced Pastor Gideon Clayton onto screens over the last few months and has been involved in a slew of events at the local community centre.
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He has formed a close bond with Yolande Trueman after she helped to organise and run a series of fundraising events as well as church activities with Pastor Clayton.
Speculation has been growing among the locals that Pastor Clayton may have an eye for Yolande despite being a married man.
Whilst it was initially many of the younger teens making a joke, now many of the Pastor's parishioners have also had their take on a potnetial budding romance.
Though it has never been made clear entirely about Pastor Clayton's intentions, it has become rife among fans that he has been up to no good.
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A series of theories have been floating around online with many of them insisting that he has a "dark side".
One superfan said: "[Gideon Clayton] is a wrong'un through and through. Him and his cult. Never too quick to turn down a free drink when it's offered though."
Another then added: "He is a priest in a soap. Of course he has a dark side."
A third then added: "As soon as I hear the word ‘pastor’ I think con artist, but that’s me."
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Before a fourth harrowingly suggested: "He is very creepy with how he is acting with Yolande. I don't think they have done a rape storyline with an older character before so maybe this is where it is heading."
As a fifth penned: "I think he's going to run off with the money from Jean and Jade's fundraiser and Yolande will be accused of being in on it."
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During the soap's latest episode, tensions boiled over between Pastor Clayton's parishioners and Yolande amid the rumours surrounding their relationship.
It saw Yolande taking a stand as she slapped one of her rivals across the face in a brutal move.
Yolande launched herself at Agatha, another local churchgoer, after she was branded a jezebel during a furious rant.
It has already sparked conversation that the two warring Walford women could be preparing for a huge new physical feud.