EastEnders viewers have been speculating about the identity of Paula, the woman who mugged Josh this week. The character, credited only as Paula, was seen attempting to steal from Josh before he gave her money. However, Josh's twin sister Jasmine later exposed Paula as a liar and thief, revealing a carrier bag full of stolen items.
Fans are convinced that Paula's appearance is not a one-off, with many believing she has a secret agenda or connection to Walford. Social media theories suggest she may be linked to upcoming villain Delaney, who is set to kidnap Mark Fowler Jr next week. Others speculate she could be connected to Josh's adoptive mother Sandra, or even be a long-lost relative of established characters.
One fan posted: "Ok, so from tonight’s #Eastenders we now know the 'bag snatching' lady is called Paula who doesn’t have a last name and appears to be stealing from various people." Another responded: "I’m convinced she’s connected to Delaney as both of them arrive this week." A third added: "That woman definitely knows Josh though. She encounters him twice in one day - that can't just be a coincidence."
EastEnders continues Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
