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Charlotte Tutton

EastEnders' murdered Chantelle 'returns' to haunt killer Gray as secret under threat

EastEnders spoilers reveal a 'return' of sorts for murdered Chantelle Atkins, as someone sends emails to her killer husband Gray Atkins on her behalf.

Spoilers for next week on the BBC soap see Gray alarmed to receive messages from his late wife, over a year on from him killing her.

Whitney Dean and Kheerat Panesar are still looking for evidence to bring him down for the crime, after rumbling her horrific abuse ordeal in December.

Finding messages on a domestic abuse forum, Whitney realised Gray was hurting his wife and soon believed, backed by Kheerat, that he killed her.

The pair have yet to find proof of this but are taking matters into their own hands.

EastEnders killer Gray Atkins finds the walls are closing in on his secret on the BBC soap next week (BBC / Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Next week, things escalate when Gray becomes aware someone is on to him, when 'Chantelle' starts messaging him.

The emails keep coming too, leading to Gray telling Eve that someone is trolling him over his wife's death.

He soon sets out on a mission to track down who is behind the campaign, obviously knowing it can't be Chantelle.

Gray soon finds himself opening up to Kheerat about the ordeal, despite them recently falling out.

EastEnders spoilers reveal a 'return' of sorts for murdered Chantelle Atkins (BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)

Later on, he receives more messages leaving him panicked and fearing his secret will be exposed.

That's not all though, as he soon makes a shocking discovery on his doorstep that leaves him unsettled - while viewers will see Kheerat watching on.

It's revealed he is the one behind the campaign as, after all, he did have feelings for Chantelle and the pair were planning on fleeing before her death.

Kheerat is confirmed to be targeting Gray (BBC / Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Gray quizzes new wife Chelsea about the emails to see if anyone has badmouthed him to her recently.

Soon enough Kheerat ups the torment and continues targeting Gray, unbeknownst to him, as he enjoys continuing to mess with him.

But Gray ends up assuming it's the wrong people, and begins an investigation - starting with Chantelle's dad Mitch, and then Whitney.

Whitney Dean and Kheerat Panesar are still looking for evidence to bring him down (BBC)

Taking Mitch for a drink he opens up about Chantelle to see what he might know.

He then outright confronts a stunned Whitney in the street, believing she might be behind it.

Another email soon comes through though, with Kheerat watching Gray just as it happens to see his reaction.

Enjoying the mayhem he is causing, he's also rude to Whitney in front of Gray to play up to him being his friend.

But is Kheerat playing a dangerous game, and does he need to watch his back?

*Got any theories or thoughts on the storyline? Let us know in the comments below.

EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.

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