 When Jodie Gold ( Kylie Babbington ) and Poppy Meadow ( Rachel Bright ) become homeless , Anthony asks them to move in with him and Tyler . The girls move in , and it soon emerges that Poppy is attracted to Anthony . He prefers Jodie though , but nevertheless asks Poppy out on a date . After he and Jodie talk , Anthony suddenly kisses her , but she pulls away immediately . Jodie later reveals she is moving out and later confesses that she and Anthony kissed , which greatly upsets Poppy . Jodie and Poppy reconcile and decide to move away from Walford which upsets Anthony . Anthony takes a romantic interest to Amira Masood ( Preeya Kalidas ) when she kisses him , however Anthony becomes frustrated when she pays more attention to her soon to be ex @-@ husband Syed ( Marc Elliott ) , who she is trying to win back . Amira later invites Anthony for a meal at her family 's home , but it is awkward . 
