EastEnders spoilers: Hunter Owen takes revenge on Mel in Jack Branning jealousy twist
EASTENDERS fans will see tension grow between Mel Owen and her son Hunter in upcoming episodes as the pair continue to try and settle into their new lives in Albert Square.
EastEnders spoilers: Hunter Owen takes revenge on Mel in Jack Branning jealousy twist
EastEnders: Hunter Owen visits his father's gravestone
Hunter (played by Charlie Winter) made his EastEnders debut earlier this month when he learned the truth about his father Steve’s (Martin Kemp) death.
The teen agreed with his mother Mel (Tamzin Outhwaite) to put their past behind them and try to have a fresh start but viewers will find this is not the case.
As Mel puts all of her energy into reopening the club, she finds herself growing close to Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), much to the dismay of Hunter.
Fans of the long-running BBC soap will see Jack come to Mel’s aid on several occasions after she finds herself struggling with the club’s security alarm.
EastEnders: Hunter and Mel agreed to have a fresh start
EastEnders: Hunter will grow annoyed with his mum Mel
But Hunter is far from impressed when his mum begins to reject him in favour of working with Jack.
Tensions build even more when the latter tries to reach out to Hunter on the anniversary of Steve’s death.
While Mel is touched by Jack’s kindness, the teenager insists he doesn’t want him to be a part of his life.
The youngster becomes set on seeking revenge for the club owner coming between him and his mum.
EastEnders: Mel struggles to prepare the club for it's reopening
As the club reopening looms, Mel is left stunned when the sign is unveiled and learns Hunter has tried to sabotage all of her hard work.
Has the teen gone too far this time and how will Mel react?
Meanwhile, fans of EastEnders have been left fearing Hunter could be treading on thin ice as his relationship with Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper) heats up.
As the teens grow closer, viewers have grown increasingly worried that they are about to embark on an incestuous relationship.
EastEnders: Hunter sabotages Mel's club reopening
EastEnders: Mel is left furious with Hunter's actions
Fans suspect that Hunter is actually Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) son after Mel enjoyed a brief fling with the hardman before Steve’s death in 2002.
“Please EastEnders don’t do a Louise and Hunter incest storyline,” one viewer begged bosses, while another added: “Incest storyline for Louise and Hunter?”
EastEnders airs tonight on BBC One at 7.30pm.