EastEnders spoilers: Shock romance for Kat Slater and killer Nish Panesar in unexpected twist

The most unexpected of romances is set to hit our screens in upcoming EastEnders scenes as Kat Slater and Nish Panesar (Jessie Wallace and Navin Chowdhry) go on a date.

Yes, you heard that right.

With Kat reeling from Sam Mitchell’s (Kim Medcalf) revelation that Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) cheated on her with Emma Harding (Patsy Kensit), she is grateful when Nish offers her a flat to rent free of charge.

Surprised by Nish’s generosity, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) teases him that he fancies her.

Later, it becomes clear that Phil hasn’t given up hope for a future with Kat, and explains to George Knight (Colin Salmon) that he plans to give her time to cool down before attempting to win her back.

However, when she arrives in the Queen Vic shortly after, it is clear it’s going to take a lot more effort when she declines Phil’s offer of a drink.

Tempers flare, but Kat soon has someone in her corner when Nish steps in and warns Phil to leave her alone. Phil is quick to retort, demanding that Nish stay out of it.

With Nish’s split from Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) still fresh, Priya advises him to get on with his life, as it is clear she is never coming back.

Inspired, he calls Kat, but is disappointed when Kat turns down his offer of a date, insisting it is too soon.

Having caught on to the situation between the two of them, protective Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) warns Kat away, blurting out the truth about what Nish did to Eve Unwin (Heather Peace).

Determined to get answers, Kat storms round to his place, but softens when Nish explains everything and ends up agreeing to a date.

The pair head for dinner at Walford East, and are having fun – until Phil walks in.

Phil is quick to make cruel jibes in his jealousy which cut Kat deep. As she rushes out, Nish follows, but where will they end up?