EastEnders star hints at Jean Slater romance ‘Connection to explore’

Jean Slater (played by Gillian Wright) fans were left heartbroken earlier this year when her romance with Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) coincided with a manic episode that reached a climax when she walked into the sea in her wedding dress. After receiving treatment for the bipolar episode, Jean has returned to Walford and the EastEnders icon may be open to romance sooner rather than later. At first, EastEnders fans were thrilled to see Jean enjoying a new lease of life with Harvey.Meanwhile, Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) grew increasingly concerned about her mum’s erratic behaviour. Walford residents simply believed Jean was living life to the full but Stacey knew the sad truth. Jean pushed Stacey away while Harvey remained oblivious to his partner’s mental health. Read more: EastEnders’ Suki Panesar questioned by police as body discovered EastEnders: Jean Slater star Gillian opened up on her character’s love life (Image: BBC) EastEnders: Jean Slater’s manic episode culminated in her walking into the sea in her wedding dress (Image: BBC) EastEnders: Jean Slater and Harvey Monroe stars “hope” their characters reunite (Image: BBC) EastEnders: Jean Slater pushed her daughter Stacey Slater away but the pair are now on good terms (Image: BBC)Speaking to Express.co.uk at the Inside Soap Awards, Gillian and Ross both admitted they ‘hoped’ their characters would reunite. Ross continued: ‘We’ve had the best time working together, there’s a lovely dynamic for us as actors but for the characters as well I think it really works. ‘There’s a lot more to explore but it’s out of our hands we don’t know what’s going to happen next .’We know there’s still this lovely connection between the two and I think the stuff that’s coming up you’ll see there’s glances across the bar and they still care for one another.’Will Jean and Harvey get a chance at happiness together?DON’T MISSEastEnders icon Mick Carter looks set to die in explosive car crash [INSIGHT]EastEnders’ Mick Carter furious as Linda gives Alfie a job [SPOILER]EastEnders spoilers: Jay Brown struggles as Lola undergoes surgery [INSIGHT]After their whirlwind romance, EastEnders fans are keen to see the couple get back together. @KerryLouiseRoss wrote: ‘I hope eventually Jean & Harvey get back together, they both deserve some happiness plus they cute  #EastEnders.’ (sic)@EveAndSuki tweeted: ‘Come on Eve get Jean & Harvey back together #EastEnders. (sic)’LOVE Jean & Harvey so much #EastEnders,’ @sharonsstacey shared. (sic)