EastEnders’ Johnny Carter opens his heart up to love next week after he tells Felix Baker that he’d like them to have a serious relationship

While chatting with Elaine in the café, Johnny confesses that his feelings for Felix are more than just casual, and he wants them to make a go of things as a proper couple.

“Johnny and Felix are a cute match,” says our EastEnders insider. “Ever since Linda set her son up with Felix, the attraction has been growing between them – even though they insisted they weren’t into each other at first.

“They’ve casually hooked up, but had agreed that their arrangement was open and relaxed. So, Johnny’s quite nervous to tell Felix he’s had a change of heart, which is why he confides in his gran – he knows he can rely on Elaine for solid dating advice.”

After some bolstering from Elaine, Johnny works up the courage to ask Felix to meet – but his hopes are soon dashed when Felix rejects him, telling him that he already has another date lined up for that night.

However, Johnny’s over the moon when he hears that Felix’s date was a bust, and he’s still single.

The pair agree to have a cosy movie afternoon together, but just as Johnny finds the confidence to declare his love to Felix, their intimate night is gatecrashed…

“Johnny just cannot catch a break,” our source explains. “Just when he’s managed to get some alone time with Felix, Elaine, Linda and the Knight girls turn up.

“This isn’t the first time Johnny’s mum has interrupted them, and nothing will ruin the romantic mood quite like your entire family barging in.”

Later, Johnny finally finds the right moment to fess up. He lays all his cards on the table with Felix and bravely tells him how he truly feels. But how will Felix react, and does he feel the same way as Johnny?

With actor Matthew Morrison, who plays Felix, set to exit the Square later this year, is their budding romance fated to fail?