Nicola Mitchell has been stirring up quite the storm in Walford since her arrival, with a murder confession, a fleeting romantic rekindling with her ex, and a shocking revelation about her son’s true fatherhood.

Since landing on Albert Square, Nicola (portrayed by Laura Doddington) sought to reconnect with her former husband Teddy (played by Roland Manookian) and their sons, Harry (Elijah Holloway) and Barney (Lewis Bridgeman).

Although she and Teddy briefly rekindled their flame, it wasn’t long before Nicola’s web of lies unravelled, revealing her affair with Zack (James Farrar) among other secrets.

Amidst the turmoil at the Mitchells’, viewers recently watched as a distraught Nicola found solace in George Knight (Colin Salmon), who was equally downcast following his split from Elaine (Harriet Thorpe).

The two shared a poignant moment at Harry’s Bar, leading fans to speculate about a potential love interest brewing between them.

EastEnders enthusiasts have taken to social media to voice their theories about a budding romance for Nicola and George, sparking a divide in fan opinions.

One viewer expressed excitement at the prospect: “Kinda want George and Nicola together, they’d be chaos #EastEnders,” while another hinted at a chemistry test: “Hmm. Methinks this is a chem test with Nicola and George. #EastEnders.”

While some are hesitant about the pair coupling up, there are whispers among the audience that Nicola might be a better match for another Albert Square resident, Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), reports Belfast Live.

“Don’t want Nicola and George to get together – she had better chemistry with Jack imo,” one viewer expressed, while another echoed: “Please don’t put Nicola and George together! She had better chemistry with Jack Branning – I said what I said! #EastEnders.

“#EastEnders Run George, before Nicola gets her claws into you,” another fan simply cautioned.

Nicola is currently single after her relationship with Teddy hit the rocks again, following the shocking revelation that she’d arranged for their son Harry’s girlfriend to be killed, and that Teddy isn’t the biological father of their teenage son Barney, but Zack is.

On the other hand, George’s marriage to Elaine quickly fell apart as she grappled with his close ties to ex-wife Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins). After a boozy night at The Albert, Elaine ended up sleeping with another man, leading her and George to call it quits for good.