{"id":43311,"date":"2024-01-09T01:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T00:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1952867"},"modified":"2024-01-09T03:19:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T02:19:15","slug":"6-eastenders-spoilers-sam-discovers-phils-secret-the-six-worry-about-denise","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/6-eastenders-spoilers-sam-discovers-phils-secret-the-six-worry-about-denise\/","title":{"rendered":"6 EastEnders spoilers: Sam discovers Phil\u2019s secret, The Six worry about Denise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plus, Denise struggles and is Howie cheating on Kim? <\/p>

By Helen Daly\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 09 January 2024 at 00:00 AM<\/p>

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There\u2019s another dramatic week coming on EastEnders<\/a>, which centres around the Mitchell family.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a tough week for the Mitchells, who are mourning the loss of Aunt Sal Martin (Anna Karen), following the actress\u2019s death in 2022.<\/p>\n

And Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) makes a shocking discovery about brother Phil (Steve McFadden), which could bring about the end of his marriage to Kat (Jessie Wallace).<\/p>\n

Read on for your essential EastEnders spoilers between Monday 15th and Thursday 18th January 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Aunt Sal Martin\u2019s funeral takes place<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Mitchells in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Following the news that Aunt Sal has died off-screen, the Mitchell clan will come together to give her the send-off she deserves.<\/p>\n

Kat is worried as Phil keeps his emotions to himself, and she sends Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) to the funeral in her place.<\/p>\n

Sam is keen for all to attend, and forces nephew Ben (Max Bowden) and cousin Billy (Perry Fenwick) to go \u2013 but Phil smells a rat, and wonders why she\u2019s so interested in the family all of a sudden.<\/p>\n

At the funeral, there\u2019s a rare appearance from Sal\u2019s husband Harold Martin (David Sterne), who moves the entire congregation to tears with his eulogy.<\/p>\n

Phil is also horrified to see Billy\u2019s estranged father Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford)<\/a> at the funeral, and tells him he is not welcome there.<\/p>\n

Later on, he reveals that Aunt Sal had a fortune, and left Sam, Phil and Grant \u00a3100,000 in her will. Sam begs Phil to let her have her share, but he refuses. With Sam scorned, she makes her next move\u2026<\/p>\n

2. Sam Mitchell uncovers brother Phil\u2019s secret<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Kim and Phil in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

After the funeral, Sam finds out from Alfie that Phil slept with Lola\u2019s mum Emma Harding (Patsy Kensit), and she heads straight to Peggy\u2019s to get her share of the will \u2013 but later on at the Vic, when it\u2019s Phil\u2019s birthday party, she\u2019s still going.<\/p>\n

Kat is very suspicious about what could be keeping Phil so busy across the Square, and heads to No. 29 to confront Ben, who covers for his dad.<\/p>\n

In the Vic, Phil finally caves to Sam, and while Phil and Kat are having a heart-to-heart, Sam takes the mic, revealing Phil slept with Emma!<\/p>\n

Understandably, Kat reels, while Sam\u2019s nearest and dearest shun her. Later that week, and with the secret out, Kat heads to the Vic to drink herself into oblivion. What will she do next?<\/p>\n