The plot thickens for the Mitchells in the upcoming week on EastEnders. As the characters mourn the loss of Aunt Sal Martin, a tantalising twist is set to follow. Sam will open a can of worms with Phil’s steamy secret. It could lead to the dissolution of his marriage with Kat. Meanwhile, Denise is getting anxious, and the Six are worried for her.
However, tension will only escalate when Denise meets Nish. What could be the reason? The spoilers also say that Cindy won’t be able to resist sticking her nose in her kids’ private affairs; what is she up to? Read on as we bring you the latest EastEnders spoilers between Monday 15th and Thursday 18th January 2024.
Aunt Sal’s Funeral, Sam Exposes Phil
The upcoming week’s EastEnders spoilers tease that the Mitchell family will gather for Aunt Sal’s funeral. They will be struggling and Kat will be concerned as Phil conceals his emotions. He will try to keep them all private and Kat will start to worry. In order to do something, she will send Alfie Moon to the ceremony in her place. Surprisingly, Sam wants the entire family to attend the funeral, forcing nephew Ben and cousin Billy to join too. But why? Phil spots a red flag and wonders what is up with Sam’s sudden interest in the family.
The EastEnders spoilers suggest that the Mitchells will be joined by Sal’s husband, Harold Martin, at the funeral. His eulogy will evoke a flood of emotions in the entire congregation. Later, a new storm strikes with the arrival of Billy’s estranged father, Stevie Mitchell. Phil is not happy and tells Stevie that he is not welcome there.
Afterward, Stevie reveals that Aunt Sal had left £100,000 in her will for Sam, Phil, and Grant. Standing tall, Phil refuses to accept the fortune, which leaves Sam begging him to let her have the share. With Phil declining again, Sam decides to cause havoc. After the ceremony, Sam learns from Alfie that Phil slept with Lola’s mum, Emma Harding. She storms into Peggy’s to get her share of the will.
Meanwhile, Kat is dubious about Phil as he seems so busy. She heads to No. 29 to confront Ben, who saves his dad. Later on, it’s Phil’s birthday party at the Vic, which Sam is attending. While Phil and Kat have a heart-to-heart, Sam grabs the mic and spills that Phil slept with Emma! Kat is taken aback while others try to shut Sam out. Later that week, we see Kat numbing the pain with alcohol. What will she do?
EastEnders: The Six’s Anxiety, Denise Faces Inner Turmoil
Across town, Suki is worried when Priya Nandra-Hart reveals about the cafe’s restoration work on EastEnders. She sees Nish and asks him not to convert this site into flats. Surprisingly, he concurs. But Denise arrives at the scene; what brings her here? Will she explain her attack on Nish? Afterward, Kathy summons the ladies in the Vic Barrel store to discuss Denise. However, Suki reveals what happened between Nish and Denise, and the women get worried. What did she do?
Keanu’s death and her attack on Nish have completely shaken Denise from the core, and she’s finding it hard to face the reality. At therapy with Jack, Denise seems distracted, which leaves Jack annoyed. She goes to Yolande Trueman’s church group to seek a peaceful mind. At a later point, Jack goes out for a walk to freshen up, where he runs into Stacey. The pair still seem to have hots for each other; where will it lead them?
Cindy Beale Meddles, Is Howie Under the Radar Romance?
Cindy is infamous for not minding her own business; this time, it’s Peter and Bobby. Peter helps Lauren and Penny move into their new flat. There is a spark igniting between Peter and Lauren. However, Cindy catches her son telling Ian Beale all of this. She sees Lauren and tells her not to get into a relationship with her son, Peter.
Further along, Cindy discovers that Anna is also heading out on a date with Ian’s son Bobby. With Cindy not being happy with the pairing, she tells Bobby he’s no match for Anna. It leaves Ian and Peter shocked. Later, Ian tries to play Cupid and books a table for Anna and Bobby at Walford East. Bobby is surprised when Cindy shows up again. Will the woman let the children be for once?
Elsewhere, Kim gets upset when she sniffs perfume from Howie’s shirt – is Howie having an affair? He’s surely been becoming outgoing lately, flexing his singing talent before Christmas. What will Kim do about it? Will she confront Howie? Tell us in the comments. Stay tuned to TV Season and Spoilers for all the exciting updates on EastEnders.
