Emmerdale 's Paula Lane has spoken out about the fan speculation regarding her character Ella Forster and notorious serial killer nurse Meena Jutla. Paula, who first graced the Dales as Ella earlier this year, quickly found her character enveloped in mystery, with a dark secret hidden away from the unsuspecting residents. Speculation among viewers ramped up, hinting at a connection between newbie Ella and the imprisoned Meena (played by Paige Sandhu), known for her role in the murders of Leanna Cavanagh, Ben Tucker, and Andrea Tate.

The plot thickened when Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) confided the details of his daughter Leanna's death to love interest Ella, whose reaction sparked suspicion among fans. Further intrigue arose when it was disclosed that Ella, now working in the same field as Meena, had been persuaded into nursing by a friend who she admitted killing during her childhood, reports the Express . Emmerdale's Paula Lane has hinted at the potential return of serial killer Meena Jutla (Image: (Image: ITV)) Read More Related Articles Emmerdale fans 'sickened' as Tom King hits new low in 'creepy' twist Read More Related Articles ITV Emmerdale's Will Taylor in hot water as Dawn searches for missing mum Rose Despite no current ties to Meena, Lane has entertained the possibility of a backstory link, discussing potential past interactions with Metro: "I enjoyed reading them to begin with just because I found them quite funny.

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