EastEnders spoiler: Karen’s return leaves Linda in a panic
Linda considers leaving the Square for a while. Linda Carter panics over Keanu Taylor secret in 56 new spoiler pictures
Karen faces the consequences of her actions when Phil demands the £50,000 ransom money back. Karen seeks answers about the events of Christmas Day, so Kathy and Stacey try to convince her that they’re telling the truth.
Kathy considers getting Karen out of the way by reporting her to the police for Albie’s kidnapping. Phil also seeks advice from Kathy about Karen.
Linda panics over Karen’s return and decides that it’s a good idea to go away for the holiday with Alfie. Stacey is shocked when Elaine mentions that Linda is leaving the Square.
Meanwhile, Eddie’s tough approach has consequences for Denzel in the boxing ring. Yolande worries about Denzel’s new obsession when he vows to train twice a day.
Eddie speaks to Gloria over the phone and it’s clear that he’s up to something when he reveals that everything is going to plan.
EastEnders’ Linda Carter panics over Keanu Taylor secret in 56 new spoiler pictures
Monday, February 5: Bernie comes up with a plan
She wants her old job back at the cafe.
Monday, February 5: Jack has spent the night at Stacey’s
His marriage to Denise is still on the rocks.
Monday, February 5: Jack kisses Stacey
But when Jack returns home, he tells Denise that he only slept on the sofa at Stacey’s.
Monday, February 5: Jean interrupts
Does Stacey feel guilty over her fling with Jack?
Monday, February 5: There’s a crisis meeting for the women
Nish has threatened to get the floor replaced at the cafe due to a leak.
Monday, February 5: The women are all nervous
They wonder what to do next.
Monday, February 5: Linda is in despair
She knows she’ll be in the most trouble if the truth ever comes out.
Monday, February 5: Linda is full of regret
The Keanu drama isn’t the only thing on her mind today.
Monday, February 5: Linda confides in Elaine
She explains one of her current problems.
Monday, February 5: Elaine listens to Linda
Will she offer any advice?
Monday, February 5: Eddie returns to The Vic
George’s adoptive father is back in town.
Monday, February 5: Gina is unsettled
Eddie’s offensive behaviour from his last visit is still on Gina’s mind.
Monday, February 5: Eddie reveals he’s won an award for championing diversity in boxing
Gina isn’t convinced by Eddie’s sudden ‘nice guy’ act.
Monday, February 5: Ian gives Alfie some advice
He suggests Alfie should take a holiday to celebrate reaching the end of his cancer treatment.
Monday, February 5: Alfie has an idea
He suggests that Linda could come with him on the trip.
Tuesday, February 6: Phil receives a shock
Karen is back in Walford.
Tuesday, February 6: Phil confronts Karen
He demands the £50,000 ransom money back.
Tuesday, February 6: Kathy and Suki watch on
They hope that Karen won’t be back for long.
Tuesday, February 6: Bernie also watches on
It’s tough to see Karen under fire.
Tuesday, February 6: Karen defends her return
She wants answers over Keanu’s disappearance.
Tuesday, February 6: Phil heads over again
He’s not letting the missing money go.
Tuesday, February 6: Karen is nervous
Coming back was always going to be a risk.
Tuesday, February 6: Karen’s mission begins
She wants to know what happened at Christmas.
Tuesday, February 6: Stacey repeats the fake version of events
Will Karen believe her?
Tuesday, February 6: Linda continues to panic
She packs her bags to go on the holiday with Alfie.
Tuesday, February 6: Elaine interrupts
She’s surprised that Linda said yes to the trip.
Tuesday, February 6: Stacey visits Linda
Elaine lets slip about Linda’s plan to leave.
Tuesday, February 6: Linda has to explain herself to Stacey
Will Stacey convince her to stay?
Tuesday, February 6: Gina remains uneasy about Eddie
Eddie is not a welcome visitor, but what will George say?
Tuesday, February 6: Eddie makes a secretive call
Clearly up to something, he tells Gloria that everything is going according to plan.
Wednesday, February 7: Karen’s mission continues
She still has more questions.
Wednesday, February 7: Bernie listens to Karen
Is she on her mum’s side?
Wednesday, February 7: Karen approaches Stacey again
There’s still confusion over what happened at Christmas.
Wednesday, February 7: Karen visits The Vic
She demands a chat with Linda.
Wednesday, February 7: Nish surprises Kat
He says that he has a gift for her.
Wednesday, February 7: Nish has bought Kat a coat
But it’s not to Kat’s taste.
Wednesday, February 7: Nish bickers with Kat
He rebukes her for questioning Priya on her work ethic.
Wednesday, February 7: Kat is refusing to wear the coat
But Nish follows with it.
Wednesday, February 7: Nish hassles Kat to wear the coat
Kat is unsettled by her new boyfriend’s behaviour.
Wednesday, February 7: Kat reluctantly wears the coat
But she still doesn’t like the style.
Wednesday, February 7: Honey, Eve, Stacey and Jean witness the coat incident
Jean decides to give Kat some home truths about her relationship with Nish.
Wednesday, February 7: Gina confides in Cindy
She’s still unhappy over Eddie’s visit.
Wednesday, February 7: George and Eddie spend time together
Cindy watches them.
Wednesday, February 7: Eddie is frosty towards Cindy
There’s a tense moment.
Wednesday, February 7: Cindy questions George on why he’s accepting Eddie’s behaviour
This sparks a row as George turns the tables on Cindy.
Thursday, February 8: Lauren checks on Annie
But she discovers that Linda has a bottle of wine hidden.
Thursday, February 8: Lauren intervenes
She whisks Annie away, offering to look after her for a while.
Thursday, February 8: Kat clashes with Priya
Ben tries to break it up.
Thursday, February 8: Kat’s day gets worse
She discovers that Tommy has decided to move back in with Phil.
Thursday, February 8: Eddie and George remain close
Cindy continues to keep an eye on them.
Thursday, February 8: Gina and Cindy share the same concerns
They clearly disapprove.
Thursday, February 8: Anna is also close to Eddie
They bond at the bar.
Thursday, February 8: Cindy confronts George again
This sparks a second row between them.
Thursday, February 8: Cindy becomes thoughtful
She reflects on her row with George.
Thursday, February 8: Cindy has a heart-to-heart with Peter and Ian
She soon makes a big decision.