EastEnders' villain, Pastor Clayton, has been the talk of Walford due to his growing friendship with Yolande Trueman (portrayed by Angela Wynter), which took a dark turn.
Earlier this year, Yolande was left heartbroken when she found out that her fellow church member Agatha had been spreading rumours about her and Pastor Clayton.
Despite the turmoil, Pastor Clayton comforted Yolande, promising to put an end to the gossip. However, in a shocking twist, he sexually assaulted Yolande during a church event, causing her immense distress and shaking her faith.
Yolande gathered the courage to report the despicable pastor to the police, with other victims also coming forward. But in upcoming scenes, Pastor Clayton returns to Walford, demanding Yolande retract her statement in a tense confrontation, and leaves when she refuses.
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