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All the theories on what Joel did and why he can’t return to Australia in EastEnders

Walford newcomer Joel Marshall made his EastEnders debut this month, arriving in Walford as the residents gathered for Martin's funeral.

Writing a series of social media posts, fans of the soap have shared their theories on Joel’s past… from sexual assault to online gaming. “I reckon he did something to a girl back in Australia (whether consented or not idk) and his dad was having to pay his family off to prevent them from going to the police,” another suggested. Like he’s messed up a drug deal/criminal activity and cost them money along those lines and Ross has had to bail Joel out,” said another.

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