EastEnders fans 'work out' Reiss Colwell's true identity as he cons Sharon
EastEnders viewers are suspicious that Reiss Colwell, played by Jonny Freeman, is a fraudster following his recent money swindling antics. The character, who made his debut on Albert Square in 2022 as a distant relative of the late Dot Cotton (June Brown), quickly sparked a romance with Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy). However, he was harbouring a massive secret - he was already married and his wife Debbie was in a coma after suffering a stroke. As his relationship with Sonia developed, Reiss began pilfering money from Debbie to pay for their IVF treatment, eventually emptying her bank accounts. This week saw Reiss' financial troubles escalate when Debbie's care home threatened to evict her unless they received payment. On the same day, Sonia discovered she was pregnant, adding to their monetary stress. EastEnders aired more dramatic scenes for Reiss Colwell (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) In a desperate bid to secure some fast cash, Reiss informed...