Stuart Highway has been attacked by three members of the Carter family in the last week – and there’s a queue forming for another pop at him.
And it’s hardly surprising, as the unhinged, self-appointed paedophile hunter has upset everybody with his Machiavellian ways.
Which is why viewers love to hate him.
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Ever since he arrived in Walford, fans have detected a dark undercurrent to Mick’s old friend.
And his true colours have been revealed in the past few weeks, as Tina Carter remembered a horrendous prank he pulled on her when they were both a lot younger.
During a game of ‘torture’, she was stripped naked, locked in the boot of a car and left alone in the dark – wondering if she would get out alive.
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On Tuesday (24 July), Stuart was left for dead after goading Tina so much that she lashed out at him.
In scenes that aired last night (Thursday 26 July), Tina was arrested for the attack – with deranged Stuart enjoying every minute of her discomfort.
And Mick Carter was horrified to see exactly what sort of a man his so-called friend is.
But it was Shirley who let rip at the menace as she finally returned to Walford.
As he taunted the Carter family in the Queen Vic, Shirley couldn’t contain her rage and finally snapped – lunging at Stuart in an attempt to strangle him.
As onlookers pulled them apart, Shirley swore that Stuart “wouldn’t see another Christmas”.
And this confirms fan theories that Stuart’s murder will be the festive storyline this year.
Basically Stuart is going to get killed and from now until Christmas we will be faced with a who done it. You heard it here first folks. #EastEnders
— C🦦 (@thecazzle) July 26, 2018
"You won't see another Christmas" there's the line that pretty much confirms that Stuart will get bumped off at Christmas 😂 #Eastenders
— Gavin Hugill (@GavSnooker) July 26, 2018
Go on Shirley bump him off before Christmas! #eastenders
— Walford Weekly (@WalfordWeekly) July 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/HallJason7hall/status/1022556097507459072
Who Killed Stuart for XMAS 2018? #eastenders
— Walford Weekly (@WalfordWeekly) July 13, 2018
Never thought I would want #Aiden back, but if he could jut pop back for an episode and kill off #Stuart to end all his stories and relieve us from suffering this character it would be greatly appreciated. #EastEnders
— DailyParkerboy (@DailyParkerboy) July 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/glowingmoth/status/1018952310096003072
https://twitter.com/CarJon1973/status/1017850031314006016
Stuart is a strong manipulator & it can't run for so long. Mick needs to kill him off. #EastEnders
— Ryan Colaço (Ryan C™) (@Ryan_Colaco) July 17, 2018
Will Shirley take justice into her own hands? Or will another Carter member be pushed into killing off Stuart the Sadist?
One fan speculated: “Basically Stuart is going to get killed and from now until Christmas we will be faced with a who done it. You heard it here first folks.”
Another agreed, saying: “‘You won’t see another Christmas’ there’s the line that pretty much confirms that Stuart will get bumped off at Christmas.”
A third added: “Go on Shirley bump him off before Christmas!”
“I really hope Shirley Kill’s Stuart…! Just let her loose !!” said another.
Who will you put your bets on?
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