EastEnders fans are forecasting a fresh romance for Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) after his relationship with Denise Fox (Diane Parish) ended earlier this year.

As followers of the BBC soap will recall, Ravi declared his love for Denise despite his past relationship with her daughter, Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams). Hairdresser Denise had feelings for Ravi but also longed for her estranged husband, Jack Branning (Scott Maslen).

In a surprising turn of events, Ravi and Denise publicly announced their relationship before she abruptly ended it just days later, leaving Chelsea outraged by the revelation.

To celebrate the soap’s 40th anniversary in February, Denise’s love triangle with Ravi and Jack culminated in a public vote, with Jack emerging as the victor as he rekindled his romance with his ex-wife.

Over the past few months, Ravi has struggled to find another woman who catches his eye, although he has had moments of flirtation with his former girlfriend, and the mother of his children, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy), reports Belfast Live.

However, EastEnders fans believe Ravi’s romantic fortunes are about to take a turn for the better as they predict a new romance with Queen Vic landlady Linda Carter (Kellie Bright).

Recovering alcoholic Linda has turned her life around following a near-d.e.a.t.h experience due to her drinking habits.

She is now running the pub, looking as radiant and cheerful as ever, but she has yet to find another romantic partner.

Since Mick Carter vanished at sea on Christmas Day 2022, Linda has been cautious about re-entering the dating scene, still grieving for her husband who is presumed d.e.a.d.

Although she sparked a connection with close friend Alfie Moon and recently went on a blind date with a potential match, Linda wasn’t ready to commit to another relationship.

Fans have been speculating that Ravi and Linda could make a great pair, as they both struggle to find love in Albert Square.

Sharing a photo of Linda and Ravi together in The Queen Vic, one fan wrote: “Okay. Hear me out… Straight hot single man stands next to a straight hot single woman. I’m now rooting for them.”

Another fan commented: “Wow, yes give Linda a break and some fun.”

A third fan agreed: “Hell yeah that’s the spirit”. One viewer pointed out: “Even if you don’t like this, it’s better than pairing her with Phil, which some of us suspect.”

A different fan said: “Yeah about time she got a decent storyline…”