EastEnders rapist Dean Wicks shows his true colours as Gina Knight faces danger

16 January 2024 , 00:01

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EastEnders rapist Dean Wicks shows his true colours as Gina Knight faces danger

EastEnders airs concerning scenes next week on the BBC soap, as Gina Knight sees Dean Wick's true colours after their romance is exposed.

The pair have grown closer recently with Gina backing rapist Dean, despite Walford residents knowing he attacked Linda Carter in 2014. He also attempted to rape girlfriend Roxy Mitchell after this, before he left the show in 2016.

Residents were sickened last year when Dean returned to the show, and he repeatedly claimed to be innocent. He even set up Linda to make her say that he had not raped her, but residents saw right through this.

Except Linda's stepsister Gina did not, and she's made it clear she believes Dean over her. In spoilers for next week's episodes, it's revealed the pair are in a secret relationship with them seen kissing.

But Dean decides to cause drama when Gina makes it clear she wants no one to know about them. After his attempts to manipulate her fail, he outs their romance to the whole pub including Gina's shocked family.

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EastEnders' Gina Knight will face possible danger next week on the BBC soap (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

It leads to an almighty row with Gina storming out, not seeking their approval. Dean declares his love for the character, but it's clear he's using her to get at the Knights and Linda.

Cindy Beale makes an offer to the villain after learning of the romance, with her prepared to go in all guns blazing. Meanwhile, Gina is furious with Dean for not keeping things under wraps like she had asked.

Gina eventually agrees to hear Dean out, and he convinces her to give him another chance - but an incident later leaves her with food for thought. When Dean tells Gina about Cindy's offer she's shocked, while the pair agree to a romantic evening together.

However, the date takes a dark turn when Gina finally sees Dean’s true colours. What happens, and will she finally call things off with the character?

If you've been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999

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Charlotte Tutton