EastEnders’ Yolande receives shocking news in the iPlayer edition

EastEnders spoilers for Tuesday’s episode (October 1), which is now available to watch on the BBC iPlayer streaming service but has not yet been broadcast on TV.

Note: The following article contains a discussion of sexual assault and suicide.

EastEndersIn the latest episode of the show, Yolande received shocking news about Pastor Clayton.

This week, Yolande was told that a third woman had come forward and made allegations against the pastor, further strengthening the sexual assault case against him.

The pastor’s wife, Stella, met with Yolande at the community center and asked her to retract her testimony, but Yolande made her realize what her husband had done.

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But later, Pastor Clayton himself barged into Yolande’s house wanting to talk to her, which left Yolande terrified.

In today’s episode, the pastor told Yolande that his wife packed her things and left him because of an earlier conversation.

He was furious with her for destroying his reputation, career and marriage, and insisted that she retract her statement and “repent” in the hope that other women would follow suit.

The pastor tried to make her feel guilty that the community no longer had a religious leader, but a frightened Yolande threatened to call the police.

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Meanwhile, Patrick was eager to return from The Vic to meet Yolande, but was persuaded to stay for another drink with Kim and Howie.

The pastor continued to pressure Yolande to retract her testimony, but she laughed in his face and called him delusional.

In an incredibly moving scene, she stood up for herself and told how his sexual assault had affected her, even saying that it would have been better if he had killed her instead.

When the pastor began to look guilty for his actions, Denzel returned home and told him to leave the house.

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Patrick, Kim and Howie were shocked when they too returned home and were told what had happened to the pastor, but were comforted that Yolande stood by her statement.

The family spent the evening together, but as everyone was going to bed later, the police visited them.

“We wanted to inform you about this before the matter becomes public knowledge,” the officer said. “Gideon Clayton took his own life tonight.”

How will this shocking news affect Yolande?

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show is also streamed on BBC iPlayer, with most episodes released early at 6am ahead of their television broadcast.

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EastEnders worked on Yolande’s story under guidance End Violence Against Women Coalition. AND Hourglasswhich provides specialist services and resources for women of all ages and backgrounds who have experienced any form of violence.

For more information, please contact Rape Crisis England and Wales, an organization working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, at their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. The rape crisis in Scotland The hotline number is 08088 01 03 02.

Readers in the US are encouraged to contact us RAINor the National Sexual Violence Hotline at 800-656-4673.

We encourage anyone who identifies with the topics discussed in this article to contact us. Information on how to access support is available on the website NHSand organizations that can offer help include: Samaritans call 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393.

Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov or American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.