EXCLUSIVE: EastEnders Joel’s downfall sealed as cast tease ‘trouble’ in ‘big’ new storyline
EastEnders cast members Shane Richie and Sophie Khan Levy have both hinted there could be twists and turns when teenager Joel Marshall's sickening actions are exposed
There could be a downfall set for EastEnders teen Joel Marshall, who has been at the centre of some dark scenes recently.
The son of Ross Marshall only arrived weeks ago, but he’s already targeted one teenage girl with a sex tape filmed without her consent, while it was also revealed something happened with a girl while he was living in Australia. It was said to involve an inappropriate image, and it led to Joel having to flee while he also owed someone money in a bid to pay the girl’s family off.
It was clear Joel had not changed though, recently isolating Avani Nandra-Hart from her friends before sleeping with her, only to record her without telling her. He showed the video to pal Tommy Moon, while Avani has been trolled over sleeping with Joel – but the video is yet to emerge.
Amid this, Joel has been leading Tommy astray, and recent scenes saw the latter being introduced to pornography by the bad influence. Joel appears to have some worrying views and thoughts about girls, with fans fearing what’s ahead for the character and Tommy amid a shocking assault in upcoming scenes.
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, two stars somewhat involved in the ongoing storyline have teased “trouble” on the way and a “big storyline” ahead. There’s also hints of what could happen if Avani’s parents find out about the sickening video, with a revenge teased.
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Actress Sophie Khan Levy who plays Avani’s mother Priya on the BBC hope hinted that if the truth does get revealed, Priya and ex Ravi may take revenge on Joel, suggesting they’d go “crazy” at the teen. Meanwhile, Shane Richie, who plays Tommy’s father Alfie Moon, has also promised more drama ahead.
He addressed a huge storyline on the way that was just about to kick off, and hinted it could be linked to Tommy and Joel. While he didn’t confirm this, the timings would certainly match up.
Shane said: “There is more trouble ahead and while I was away there was a lot filmed. Sonny who plays Tommy texted me saying, ‘Shane, I’m doing this and that’. It’s great. It’s big stuff.”
As for Sophie, she spilled on Ravi and Priya’s likely reaction: “I really don’t know. I think I can imagine them two going crazy. After what she was like with Jack Branning… that was an awful moment for Avani.
“Priya and Ravi are both quick to get angry so who knows what Joel will face when they find out. We’ll have to see!” Shane also teased big scenes ahead as he addressed Ben Wadey replacing Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw.
He shared with us: “There have been a lot of positive changes and everyone’s really embracing it. Everyone worries when you change Executive Producer but the handover has been brilliant. Chris and Ben are such big fans of the show and that’s important.
“Ben has already told me what is ahead. There’s a lot of fireworks, there always are. There’s a story that’s about to kick in which will carry on through til after Christmas, an it’s a big story. You thought the 40th was big, wait until you see this story that’s all I’m saying.”