EastEnders fans 'work out' Linda exit plot after spotting worrying clue in early iPlayer release
Is Linda leaving EastEnders?
WARNING: This article is full of spoilers for today’s EastEnders episode, which is streaming on BBC iPlayer now but has not yet aired on BBC One, and sees Linda and Grant grow closer.
Today’s EastEnders sees Linda trying to reach out to Johnny after hearing from Elaine that he has money worries.
The idea to sell her share in Fox & Hair came after chatting with Grant in yesterday’s EastEnders. Linda broke the news to Denise, and it didn’t go down well. However, Johnny turns down Linda’s offer of help today, telling her to stop interfering in his business.
The pair are still estranged after Linda’s involvement in the Tim drama earlier this year. Linda has tried to build bridges with Johnny for weeks, but he has been blocking her at every turn.
Linda is heartbroken
Linda is upset after Johnny turns down her offer of help today and takes her anger out on Grant. He has been trying to help her make amends with Johnny. But when it doesn’t work, he takes matters into his own hands.
When Grant sees Johnny in the cafe, he delivers some home truths of his own.
He tells Johnny that Linda won’t be around forever, and that once she’s gone, his whole world will be turned upside down. Speaking from his own experience after losing Peggy, Grant tells Johnny that Linda only wants what is best for him and would do anything to make him happy.
With Grant’s words ringing in his ears, Johnny reaches out to Linda.
He tells her he still won’t accept her money, but that she should spend it on herself. She admits she needs to start putting her own happiness first, and they part on good terms for the first time in weeks.
Linda and Grant sleep together
Later, at the B&B, Linda thanks Grant for helping with Johnny. He is pleased his plan worked, and tells Linda that he likes her. The pair share a kiss, and soon, Linda leads Grant to her bedroom.
Some fans think this is a romance doomed from the start because Grant isn’t sticking around in Walford. However, others are worried that this romance could pave the way for Linda to leave.
EastEnders fans panic that Linda is leaving
With all this talk of Linda having some cash in her pocket and putting her own happiness first, fans are convinced she could be heading for a break from the show – perhaps even going to Portugal with Grant…
‘I’m worried all this talk of Linda not being around forever is EastEnders plotting an exit,” said one worried fan.
Another agreed: “Yes, she could be going off with Grant. The talk of setting up Johnny with a cash flow and that she won’t be around forever might mean Kellie Bright is taking a break!”
A third fan added that Grant and Linda make a good couple. “I actually really like Grant and Linda together. They have amazing chemistry. But it could only be a long-term thing if she moves to Portugal or he stays in Walford.”
