Soap icon Patrick Trueman is returning to Albert Square, but he’s in for quite a few shockers! EastEnders spoilers remember that during his absence, Yolande struck up a friendship with Pastor Clayton. But things turned nasty when he got too touchy-feely with her. When the woman tried to confront him, the Pastor retaliated by putting his wife in charge of her charity project. Now, Patrick’s back to throw himself in the ongoing struggle! What’s next?
EastEnders Spoilers: Patrick Returns To Albert Square!
EastEnders spoilers reveal that Yolande is busy hosting a charity event with Pastor Clayton when Patrick returns home. The duo catches up, and Clayton gets annoyed when Yolande’s attention shifts. Patrick is shocked to hear about Denise crashing at Phil’s and confronts Jack over his cheating. However, Denise wants to keep things low-key, like her recent hospital stay.
Subsequently, Patrick gets suspicious when he sees Clayton getting close to the family, per EastEnders spoilers. During the meal, he realises that the Pastor knows more about Denise’s issues than he does and gets jealous. Cut to the fundraiser day, Patrick and Yolande clash over her spending time with Pastor Clayton.
Furthermore, Yolande faces a traumatic ordeal when Pastor Clayton finds her alone. The man makes a sexual move on Yolande, leading her to confide in Elaine Peacock. EE actress Angela Wynter talked volumes about the importance of such a terrifying storyline. She said, “There are many people who are being abused, and they are not able to speak up.” She explained that the culprits are in positions of power.
EE Star Angela Wynter Explains the Pivotal Scene
Angela touched on Yolande feeling iffy about her reaction to the assault, manipulated by Pastor Clayton’s threats, per EastEnders spoilers. The star explained that Yolande remains cautious despite the resolution. Still, the character trusts Clayton due to his clergy status and overlooks warning signs. Wynter added, “Yolande thinks she’s dealt with this issue, believing in the greater good in Pastor Clayton.”
Meanwhile, Yolande’s bond with Patrick faces strain as she juggles fundraiser responsibilities. “Patrick wants too much time and more than she can give him,” Angela explained. So, Yolande reassures Patrick about prioritising their relationship once the fundraiser wraps up.
But the burning question remains: Will Yolande tell Patrick? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! In the meantime, stay glued to TV Season & Spoilers for your daily fix of EastEnders spoilers and news!