EastEnders fans are predicting shock romance for Honey and Jay after THIS clue tonight

Honey and Jay EastEnders

EastEnders viewers are convinced they have worked out who the next hot Walford couple will be...

EastEnders fans have taken to social media to share their theory that Honey and Jay are heading for romance.

The idea of Honey and Jay dating has been hinted before after EastEnders' Instagram page said that the pair had grown closer after spending lockdown together.

Honey Mitchell EastEnders

Honey flirted with Paul tonight, but fans think is Jay she will find romance with (Picture: BBC)

However, one particular scene in tonight's EastEnders that saw the pair looking closer than ever in the cafe seems to have cemented the idea for viewers and they're convinced love is on the cards.

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Romance for Honey?

The episode saw Honey taking a food parcel to an elderly neighbour, only to meet by the lady's young nephew, Paul, at the door instead.

There were soon sparks flying between the pair, with Paul taking an instant shine to Honey.

Later when Honey and Jay were chatting about their love lives in the cafe, Jay suggested Honey should text Paul and arrange a date.

Honey and Jay EastEnders

Honey and Jay's cosy chat in the cafe has left fans convinced there is romance on the cards (Picture: BBC)

Things take a sinister turn 

However, EastEnders spoilers on the BBC website have hinted that Paul isn't all that he seems when Honey's date takes a terrifying turn.

But what happens on the date?

And if Paul isn't the next love of Honey's life, does that mean that Jay could be?

Fans seem to think so...

Also in tonight's EastEnders, Jay admitted to Honey that his own relationship with Lola isn't going to plan.

After confessing that they have lost their spark since living in lockdown separately, Honey encouraged Jay by telling him that Lola loved him.

Honey and Jay EastEnders

Is romance on the cards for Honey and Jay? (Picture: BBC)

However, what neither Jay or Honey know is that Lola is hiding the secret that she slept with Peter Beale at the start of the year.

Could this news push Jay further towards Honey when the truth is revealed?

EastEnders airs Mondays at 8.05pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.35pm and Fridays at 8.30pm on BBC One - see our TV Guide for full listings.

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

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