Mel Owen’s gangster ex-husband will arrive in EastEnders this summer.
The club manager (Tamzin Outhwaite) returned to Walford last year after fleeing her ex and his criminal family.
But now Hunter Owen’s former step-dad will be brought to Walford just when everything is going well for her.
According to the Metro, Ray will arrive later in Albert Square in the summer.
A source told the newspaper: “She really shouldn’t trust Ray and he will make his presence felt immediately after arriving.
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“He’s got charm and charisma but given his family ties to Ciara, he is not to be messed with and he has an agenda.
“Ray’s arrival will have a massive impact on Jack, Mel, Hunter and others in Walford.”
Mel’s sister-in-law was a formidable foe who left Mel and even Sharon Mitchell terrified.
She forced Sharon to confess to stealing the heist money and made Mel get it back.
So if he is even a fraction as terrifying as Ciara, who handled her ex Aidan easily enough, then Mel should be worried.
Ray is set to clash with Albert Square’s resident hardman Phil Mitchell when he’s brought there by Hunter.
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He has yet to be cast but it won’t be long until there is an announcement with him making his Walford debut so soon.
And with Mel happy with Jack Branning, how will her ex take the news and will he win her back or should Jack be worried for himself?
An EastEnders spokesperson has been contacted for comment.
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