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Privacy NoticeEastEnders fans are starting to suspect that Reiss Colwell, played by Jonny Freeman, isn’t all he seems after his latest money-making scheme. The character, who arrived in Albert Square in 2022 as a distant relative of the late Dot Cotton (June Brown), quickly struck up a romance with Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy). However, it wasn’t long before his secret life was revealed – he’s a married man, and his wife Debbie is in a coma following a stroke. As his relationship with Sonia developed, Reiss began stealing from Debbie to pay for their IVF treatment, eventually draining her bank accounts. This week, his financial troubles escalated when Debbie’s care home demanded payment or threatened to remove her. On the same day, Sonia discovered she was pregnant, adding to their financial stress.
EastEnders fans suspect that Reiss isn’t who he says he is
(Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
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In a desperate bid to raise funds, Reiss told Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) that her business owed over £13k in tax. Unaware of his deceit, Sharon agreed to transfer the money, reports the Daily Star. But on Tuesday (July 23), Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) became suspicious of Reiss’ financial demands. After witnessing Reiss steal from both Debbie and Sharon, some EastEnders viewers are now convinced that he’s not who he claims to be – but rather, a con artist.
Reiss Colwell has been acting very shady on the BBC soap
(Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
EastEnders enthusiasts are sharing their theories online, with one fan posting on Reddit: “Another theory they where discussing on the podcast is that Reiss has another secret family on the side to be revealed on Christmas Day.” Another chimed in with a juicy speculation: “Would be interesting if when Debbie woke up she says yes she is married to Reiss, but it’s not the Reiss we know he has stolen his identify.” A third fan speculated: “What if they aren’t even married and Debbie was actually one of his clients he’d been stealing from? “. Adding to the mix of theories, another viewer suggested: “He’s actually a ruthless, fearless and charismatic gangster whose putting on a fake personality to appear less intimidating and he’s playing the long game as he prepares to take down Phil”.Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnEastEndersJune BrownNatalie CassidyPhil MitchellChristmas
