{"id":15438,"date":"2025-08-22T04:53:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T04:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/15438\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T04:53:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T04:53:09","slug":"eastenders-confirms-surprise-return-as-controversial-romance-plot-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/15438\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders confirms surprise return as controversial romance plot continues"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders<\/a> spoilers follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EastEnders\u2019 Callum Highway<\/a> has an attack of the green-eyed monster next week, when he visits The Albert and finds Johnny Carter there on a date.<\/p>\n

After Johnny comes home from his cruise holiday early<\/a>, Callum\u2019s delighted to have him back. However, his joy doesn\u2019t last long, as he soon sees Johnny on a date in The Albert. <\/p>\n

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Despite Callum\u2019s insistence that he and Johnny are just a bit of fun<\/a>, his deeper feelings seem to suggest otherwise when he\u2019s struck with jealousy\u2026<\/p>\n

“Johnny\u2019s back in Walford without his mum Linda, and he wastes no time in returning to the dating scene,” says our Albert Square insider.<\/p>\n

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Related: <\/strong>Best streaming services<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“After the sexy snaps he received from Johnny<\/a> on his singles cruise, Callum thought they had something going on, but it\u2019s clear that Johnny still sees himself as a free agent. Callum\u2019s not one to talk though \u2013 he\u2019s still married to banged-up Ben!”<\/p>\n

Callum soon manages to brush aside his confusing feelings though, and the pair soon get to catch up after spending the last few weeks apart. <\/p>\n

They quickly grow closer once again, and Callum is grateful to Johnny when he helps him navigate a difficult situation with Lexi\u2026<\/p>\n

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Related: EastEnders confirms major incident with huge consequences – and it’s very soon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Callum\u2019s been feeling out of his depth with Lexi since Ben went to prison, so he\u2019s glad to have Johnny\u2019s help,” our source explains.<\/p>\n

“Hopefully, spending time together will push Callum to ask Johnny about where they stand with their relationship \u2013 but we\u2019ll have to see. Either way, it\u2019s clear that Callum is moving on with his life and leaving his husband behind in the last chapter!”<\/p>\n

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Related: EastEnders’ Tommy to discover Zoe secret ahead of mystery disappearance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

We know that Ben is set to make a brief return to the show<\/a> later this year in some rather dramatic funeral scenes, but for now, Callum\u2019s mind appears to be in a very different place.<\/p>\n

Does Callum\u2019s jealousy indicate that he\u2019s starting to fall for Johnny? Plus how far will Callum and Johnny take their affair \u2013 and what will happen if they\u2019re caught out?<\/p>\n

EastEnders<\/strong> airs on Mondays – Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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