The sinister businessman turns on the charm when he immediately bumps into Mel’s current boyfriend Jack Branning.
However insiders have revealed Ray’s stint in Walford is going to turn the Square into a living hell for Mel.
Described as an “expert liar”, Ray, played by Sean Mahon, has a vendetta against Mel, Tamzin Outhwaite, and will be making sure he gets his revenge.
His arrival will come as a massive surprise to Mel after her son Hunter invites the shady character, who’s the brother of crime boss Ciara Maguire, to Walford.
An insider told The Metro: “Ray’s arrival will have a massive impact on Jack, Mel, Hunter and others in Walford.
“Now that Mel is settled after overcoming her initial challenges and has secured a job and built a relationship with Jack, it’s time to weave in her first major storyline since her return.
“And it is a big one – she really shouldn’t trust Ray and he will make his presence felt immediately after arriving.”
Mel has form when it comes to lovers with a dark side.
Her late ex Steve, Hunter's dad, was a murderer and conman.
During his time on the show he romanced Saskia Duncan and Sam Mitchell, before marrying Mel and having Hunter with her.
And from the look of Ray, it’s likely she’s made another unwise choice.
But will Jack be on hand to save Mel?
Or will she have to fight this battle alone?
Ray will make his first onscreen appearance on 7 September.
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