'EastEnders' Fatboy 'gets competition for Whitney'

EastEnders star Ricky Norwood has hinted that his character Fatboy Chubb could soon feature in a love triangle storyline.

Fatboy grows closer to troubled Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) in this week's episodes as he tries to protect her from evil pimp Rob Grayson during their holiday in Southend.

However, speaking to Inside Soap, Norwood admitted that Albert Square newcomer Tyler Moon could thwart Fatboy's chances of a romance with Whitney in the coming months.

"It's great to be involved with a character like Whitney," the actor explained. "There will be lots of ifs and buts when it comes to their relationship and things won't be straightforward for them.

"Fatboy likes Whitney and cares for her, but with Tyler on the scene as well, he has a bit of competition!"

Norwood also praised Tony Discipline, who plays Tyler, and his screen brother Matt Lapinskas (Anthony) for their professionalism on set.

"They're such lovely boys. They came on board to work hard, not just get pictures outside the studios with the fans," he said. "We love having them here and they love being here - they bring something really fresh to the show."

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