EASTENDERS has aired a shock exit tonight – but there is a huge twist coming.
The BBC soap said a goodbye to Ravi Gulati’s son Nugget after he discovered the horrifying truth about his dad murdering his grandfather.
Teenager Nugget packed his bags and disappeared from Walford unable to cope with the realisation of what his father is.
He was being hidden from his dad by Suki Panesar but when Ravi turned up he fled into the night.
In tonight’s episode Nugget was seen packing his bags before leaving Walford.
However it can now be revealed that Nugget will return – and he won’t be alone.
The BBC soap has announced that Nugget’s mum Priya and secret sister Avani will be arriving in Walford soon.
It won’t be long before Ravi discovers that Priya has secretly raised their daughter Avani alone choosing not to tell him she was pregnant again.
The fallout of this revelation will send shockwaves through Ravi’s world.
Priya Nandra-Hart will be played by actress Sophie Khan Levy, who appeared in TV dramas The Sixth Commandment and All Creatures Great And Small, as well as treading the boards at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Newcomer Aaliyah James has been cast as Priya and Ravi’s daughter Avani Nandra-Hart.
Speaking about their arrival, Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw said: “We’re excited to introduce Priya and Avani, two women guaranteed to cause big drama in Albert Square.
“Little is known about Ravi and Priya’s doomed romance, but she’s a big missing piece in his past.
“The revelation that he’s got another child will floor Ravi, and he is set to face a big challenge in his life when he is forced to cope with such a big shock to the system.
“We’re delighted to welcome Sophie and Aaliyah to the EastEnders family.”
Sophie Khan Levy said: “I’m super excited to be joining the show, and I can’t wait to see what trouble Priya gets herself into!
“I watched EastEnders when I was growing up, so to see so many familiar faces and to walk onto the set is a dream come true.”
Aaliyah James added: “To be given this opportunity as my official debut to screen is a true blessing.
“I have found home in the supportiveness of the cast and crew, and I’m very thankful to feel a part of the EastEnders family already. I can’t wait to bring Avani to life and to walk her path in Walford, and I’m excited to see what the universe has planned for my own future.”
