FANS of the iconic BBC soap are left in shock as the character’s fate hangs in the balance, with many fearing the worst.
In a dramatic turn of events on EastEnders, a beloved character is rushed to the hospital following a dangerous accident.
Phil’s actions put him in serious danger next week[/caption]
He will feel suicidal and visit his parents graves[/caption]
He will experience symptoms of psychosis in the form of hallucinations[/caption]
The intense storyline is set to have major consequences for the family involved, as tensions rise and emotions run high.
Viewers have watched as Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) has been living in squalor alone after pushing his family and friends away and even being tempted by booze after years of sobriety.
Next week on the BBC soap, Phil’s actions put him in serious
danger.
Harry arrives for work at The Arches and finds Phil in a dire predicament.
When Nigel heads off to check on Phil after his date, he is horrified to see him being loaded into an ambulance.
Phil’s nearest and dearest friends and family rush to support him.
But as Phil continues to push his loved ones away, events take another dark turn.
Upcoming scenes will see him attempt to take his own life, and spoiler pictures have shown Phil visit Peggy Mitchell grave a this dark time.
He will experience symptoms of psychosis in the form of hallucinations and will see scenes from the Mitchell family home in 1985.
In the hallucinations, Jamie Winstone will reprise her role of a young Peggy Mitchell.
Joining Jamie making a comeback to the soap is George Russo as Eric Mitchell, Daniel Delaney as a young Phil Mitchell, and Teddy Jay as a young Grant Mitchell.
Phil will act as a bystander to a pivotal moment from his adolescence.
Meanwhile, Ross Kemp has confirmed he is officially back on the set of EastEnders after he shared his first photo with his co-star as he reprises the iconic role of Grant Mitchell.
He will be will be making a long-awaited comeback to the BBC soap opera for the show’s epic 40th anniversary next month.
Phil Micthell’s biggest EastEnders storylines
Phil Mitchell, a long-running character on EastEnders, has had many storylines, including:
- Alcoholism and addiction: Phil has struggled with alcoholism and addiction to crack cocaine.
- Cirrhosis of the liver: Phil was told he had months to live due to cirrhosis. He eventually received a liver transplant.
- Criminal dealings: Phil has been involved in various criminal dealings.
- Affair with Sharon Watts: Phil had an affair with Sharon Watts, which became known as “Sharongate”.
- Failed marriage to Kathy Beale: Phil was married to Kathy Beale, but their marriage failed.
- Feuds and rivalries: Phil has had many feuds and rivalries, including with his stepson Ian Beale and love rival Steve Owen.
- Murder of Dennis Rickman: Phil sought revenge for the murder of Sharon’s adoptive brother and husband, Dennis Rickman.
- Murder of his uncle Archie: Phil was a prime suspect in the murder of his uncle Archie.
- “Who Shot Phil?”: Phil was shot outside his home in a highly anticipated storyline that was described as a “Dallas-style” whodunnit mystery.
- Loneliness and mental health: Phil may face a storyline related to loneliness and mental health. Some fans speculate that his sibling, Grant, may reappear as a result.
It was revealed at the turn of the New Year that Ross would be back amid a flurry of high-profile character returns this year.
Now, taking to his Instagram stories, Ross shares a snap with his on-screen brother in the Square with the iconic Albert Square sign.
Bosses have so far kept tight-lipped on their plans for the shows but a huge fire looks set to destroy the Queen Vic during the jam-packed week.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and is available from 6am on BBC iPlayer.
He has shared a snap from set reuniting with his on-screen brother[/caption]
Grant was last seen in the square back in 2016[/caption]
