BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 23 Jun 2026, 20:06 By Claire Crick 23 Jun 2026, 20:06 EastEnders fans have worked out a Gray return twist that is so huge it will blow your mind This would be the most bonkers twist... Chelsea Fox Denise Fox Gray Atkins Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 23 Jun 2026, 20:06 By Claire Crick 23 Jun 2026, 20:06 Today’s EastEnders saw Sheila get closer to Jordan after Chelsea invited her into their home and introduced her to her son, but fans think there is a shocking Gray twist coming, and it’s got nothing to do with his relationship with Sheila and everything to do with Denise’s cancer diagnosis… Chelsea met Sheila for the first time last week (Credit: BBC) Sheila got closer to Jordan and Chelsea After calling Karen Taylor to find out more about Sheila and her relationship with grandson Gray in yesterday’s episode, Chelsea’s world was rocked once again when Jack admitted no one in the family was a stem cell match for Denise. Chelsea went to the cafe to clear her head. There she bumped into Sheila and ended up softening towards her. She then even invited her to come and meet Jordan. Today’s episode sees Jordan meet Sheila for the first time. They bonded instantly over the racing car set that she bought for him. While Chelsea still had her reservations about welcoming someone from Gray’s family into her son’s life, she justified her actions by telling Libby that it must be okay as Karen hadn’t called her back. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers However, what she didn’t realise is that Karen called her back yesterday, but she missed it. Sheila met Jordan for the first time today (Credit: BBC) Will Gray be the one to save Denise in EastEnders? Chelsea is juggling feeling guilty about Sheila and the money she has given them. She’s heartbroken about Denise’s cancer. And overwhelmed about how much care Jordan will need in the immediate future. But fans are convinced this is only the beginning of her troubles. With the mention of stem cell transplants and Sheila meeting Jordan on the same day on screen, fans are convinced that Gray’s return is going to have something to do with Denise’s cancer. Some have even suggested he could be the stem cell match she needs. At the moment, Denise is in the dark about Sheila being in Chelsea and Jordan’s life. And, she would be fuming if she knew. But what if he is the one to potentially save her life, giving him a hold over the family forever? Fans think Gray could be the one to save Denise (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans cast their predictions for Gray and his return “You just know Gray is going to be a stem cell match for Denise, don’t you?” stated one fan on social media. Another agreed: “It can’t be a coincidence that Gray is coming back just as Denise potentially needs a stem cell transplant.” While someone else commented: “Imagine the twist if no one is a match for Denise – apart from evil Gray!” Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 23 Jun 2026, 20:06 By Claire Crick 23 Jun 2026, 20:06 Next Story
