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Charlotte Tutton

EastEnders viewers 'work out creepy Theo's true identity' in sinister Stacey twist

EastEnders viewers are concerned for some residents on the BBC soap, after making a chilling prediction about new character Theo Hawthorne.

The teacher, known as Mr Hawthorne by his students, was introduced to the show earlier this year as part of a storyline with Freddie Slater.

Freddie confronted Theo after advice from Jean Slater, as Freddie had revealed his teacher used to pick on him at school and called him stupid.

After calling him out, Freddie was torn when Theo apologised for not being supportive at the time, and also suggested he may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Recent scenes have seen Freddie seeking specialist advice and an assessment, after Theo referred him to find out if he had the condition.

EastEnders viewers are concerned for some residents on the BBC soap, after making a chilling prediction about new character Theo (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Theo has popped up in episodes since then, and something that happened on Wednesday left fans concerned.

They weren't the only ones, as Stacey Slater was not happy to find out Theo had bought her young daughter Lily some trainers.

Stacey had already told Lily she couldn't have the shoes, but Theo got her them anyway despite not being a member of the family and turning up out of nowhere.

She was furious and told Theo to take them back, leaving Lily gutted.

Theo claimed he was just trying to be nice and knew what it was like to miss out on things, but Stacey refused to accept them.

He later caught up with Lily outside the house and handed her the trainers back, telling her it will be "their secret".

Theo also stepped in to speak to an upset Freddie after Stacey's comment to him when he shared his hopes of going to university.

But fans believe Theo could be out to get Stacey, as they predicted his true identity after recent drama.

Theo Hawthorne in EastEnders has sparked concern with viewers (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Fans know that Stacey was uploading content to a cam website, and she had a persistent client who kept wanting particular snaps, including one of her face.

Fans are now predicting Theo could be the client, with one tweeting: "It be him paying for the videos Stacey doing."

Another viewer said: "He's the creep behind stacey's mystery OF viewer who's been harassing her for pictures."

A third viewer said: "I think the sneakers were to get closer to Stacey because he knows her cam work," as a fourth wrote: "Theo is the definitely the guy on the secret cam speaking in private to Stacey?"

Others feared he could be grooming Lily or Freddie, and might be using the gifts to get closer to them - while another fan questioned if he was hoping to adopt Lily's unborn baby.

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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