EastEnders fans are speculating who Ross owes money to and why Vicki Fowler is helping to pay off his debt after Sharon Watts found out the truth on Wednesday night

There could be a new twist on the way on EastEnders involving a past character if fans are correct.

Vicki Fowler and her new partner Ross have been exposed over their secret, with it revealed why they need money. After we heard the pair discussing they need cash to “be in the clear” it was hinted they owed someone for a mystery reason.

Vicki’s sister Sharon Watts found out the truth about the debts on Wednesday though, calling out Vicki over her earlier claims she was in a bit of trouble with her finances. Sharon demanded answers when Michelle Fowler told her that daughter Vicki wasn’t the one in trouble, but the debts were Ross’.

Vicki had asked Ian Beale for a loan but got nowhere, with Ian then grassing her up to her sister Sharon. Sharon quizzed her on the debt and why she didn’t come to her, but Vicki didn’t mention anything about Ross being the one facing trouble.

The pair had headed to Walford for Vicki’s uncle Martin Fowler’s funeral which takes place next week. But their real agenda soon revealed they were desperate for cash – while spoilers tease Ross is hiding something of his own next week.

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Vicki lied to Sharon that she had split from partner Spencer Moon because he cheated on her and broke her heart. She claimed Ross was there for her at a time of turmoil and they since got together.

Kat Slater found out the truth though as Alfie Moon spoke with his brother Spencer, and it was revealed Vicki cheated on Spencer with his close friend Ross before the pair got together properly. Now fans are wondering if this is tied into the mystery debt that’s left Ross telling Vicki she needs to ask Sharon for money.

It’s clear it’s a lot of money, with Sharon left asking what he’s gotten himself into and who the money is for. Some viewers cannot help but speculate that the money is for Spencer, and something has happened there.

Did the pair steal from him or do they owe him? One theory on social media read: “Ross and perhaps Vicki needs cash quickly and the money is owed to Spencer… just my notion.” Another agreed: “I wonder if it has some link to Spencer!”

A third fan wrote: “Maybe he owes the money to Spencer!!” Meanwhile a fourth said: “He owes Spencer money that’s why he’s able to guilt trip Vicki into helping him.”

Others speculated Ross could be conning Vicki. A theory read: “It’s not been said but it feels like it’s something to do with Ross so maybe he’s in trouble with someone and she’s helping him, or he’s conning her and her family.”

Another posted: “I wonder if it’s a loan shark or he’s hiding a dark secret and the money is to stop it coming to light.”

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