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EastEnders fans question if Shirley knows about abusive Gray after hint in scene

Shirley was quick to defend Jean after Gray made a nasty comment

EastEnders fans have questioned if Shirley Carter knows the truth about abusive Gray Atkins after spotting a hint during a scene in last night’s episode (Monday, May 11).

When Gray and his wife Chantelle arrived on Albert Square they appeared to be the perfect couple with the perfect family. But viewers soon saw what happens behind closed doors.

A few months into their arrival, viewers saw Gray physically abuse his wife. Over the last few months, he has continued to hurt Chantelle and take his frustrations out on her.

EastEndesr Gray breaks Chantelle's arm Credit: BBC
Gray has been abusing Chantelle (Credit: BBC)

However, Chantelle has never told anyone about Gray’s violent side. But after last night’s episode, viewers were left wondering if Shirley Carter had figured him out.

Shirley and Gray’s interaction

In Walford East, Shirley’s friend Jean ended up getting into an argument with Whitney, who was having lunch with her solicitor, Gray.

As Whitney had been kidnapped by Michaela the week before, Jean, who is not taking her bipolar medication properly, ended up calling the police multiple times.

Whitney was kidnapped by MIchaela (Credit: BBC)

Not wanting to press charges, Whitney told the police she went to stay with a friend. Because of this, Jean feared Whitney had made her look stupid in front of the police.

After having a go at Whitney and Gray, Jean stormed out. As she left, Gray said: “If she’s acting like that then she needs friends who can keep her in check” as he pointed to Shirley.

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But Shirley didn’t take too kindly to his words saying: “Keep her in check? She’s not an animal. You know women, they should be treated with respect.”

Seeing the interaction, viewers wondered if Shirley knew about Gray’s nasty side.

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Whitney to save Chantelle?

Is Whitney falling for Gray? (Credit: BBC)

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Some EastEnders fans have predicted that it will be Whitney who saves Chantelle from Gray.

Does Shirley know something about his home life?

Over the last few weeks, Gray and Whitney have been spending a lot of time together as he is representing her in her murder trial.

Although it seems as if she’s falling for him, others predict she’s actually starting to figure out he is abusive.

EastEnders airs Monday at 8pm and Tuesday at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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Charlotte Rodrigues
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Charlotte Rodrigues joined Entertainment Daily in April 2018, as Audience Engagement Executive. A huge soap fan, Charlotte then became Senior Soap Writer, delivering the latest storylines and spoilers to our followers.