Emmerdale fans convinced they’ve rumbled newcomer Marshall’s storyline already
EMMERDALE fans predict Marshall is hiding a HUGE secret and will end up in a romantic storyline with his school friend.
Newcomer Marshall graced our screens last week and viewers believe they have already sussed him out.
Arthur Thomas (Alfie Clarke) recently came out as gay and was publicly humiliated by another teen named Marshall.
But fans think Marshall is hiding his sexuality and that he has feelings for Arthur that are more than friendship.
This week, upcoming scenes see Marshall stand up for Arthur to a bully in front of Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) and April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan).
Viewers will see Marshall and Arthur share a moment together as they realise they have each other's backs.
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Could they be crushing on each other?
Also this week, Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) makes a call to the school when Arthur tells her his LGBTQ History assembly has been cancelled.
Laurel discloses that one parent complained.
Following an insensitive comment from Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson), Arthur figures out that his is the reason the assembly was cancelled.
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Arthur feels as though Jai is encouraging him to suppress his sexuality.
When Marshall comes to check on Arthur, Arthur opens up about no one being honest with him.
He then asks Marshall to leave if he to is being dishonest also.
With Marshall’s cool boy bravado stripped away, they almost share a kiss but Marshall’s dad calls and the moment is broken.
After witnessing their chemistry, fans are convinced Marshall is hiding his sexuality and that he and Arthur will end up in a couple.
Taking to Twitter, one fan said: "I wonder if Marshall is actually gay but is putting on a front in front of his mates and is in denial over his own Sexuality?"
Another agreed: "100% what the story is going to end with."
A third penned: "I thought that myself would love it if he stood up for wee Arthur and they started dating."
Does Marshall have feelings for Arthur?
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Can Laurel support her son through this tough time?
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV.