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
![Bernadette Taylor, Felix Baker, EastEnders bernadette taylor felix baker eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/bernadette-taylor-felix-baker-eastenders-65b258db0e6c6.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Bernie comes up with a plan
She wants her old job back at the cafe.
![Jack Branning, Stacey Slater, EastEnders jack branning, stacey slater, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/jack-branning-stacey-slater-eastenders-65b38292e7f52.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Jack has spent the night at Stacey’s
His marriage to Denise is still on the rocks.
![Stacey Slater, Jack Branning, EastEnders stacey slater, jack branning, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/stacey-slater-jack-branning-eastenders-65b38290b8457.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Jack kisses Stacey
But when Jack returns home, he tells Denise that he only slept on the sofa at Stacey’s.
![Stacey Slater, Jean Slater, EastEnders stacey slater, jean slater, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/stacey-slater-jean-slater-eastenders-65b3829207496.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Jean interrupts
Does Stacey feel guilty over her fling with Jack?
![Linda Carter, Stacey Slater, Denise Fox, Kathy Beale, EastEnders linda carter, stacey slater, denise fox, kathy beale, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/linda-carter-stacey-slater-denise-fox-kathy-beale-eastenders-65b3828e3636b.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
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.
![Stacey Slater, Denise Fox, Kathy Beale, EastEnders stacey slater, denise fox, kathy beale, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/stacey-slater-denise-fox-kathy-beale-eastenders-65b3829073b1c.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: The women are all nervous
They wonder what to do next.
![Linda Carter, EastEnders linda carter, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/linda-carter-eastenders-65b3828edb5e1.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Linda is in despair
She knows she’ll be in the most trouble if the truth ever comes out.
![Linda Carter, EastEnders linda carter eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-linda-carter-65b258e8b5d85.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Linda is full of regret
The Keanu drama isn’t the only thing on her mind today.
![Elaine Peacock, EastEnders elaine peacock eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-elaine-peacock-65b258e31c4f7.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Linda confides in Elaine
She explains one of her current problems.
![Elaine Peacock, Linda Carter, EastEnders elaine peacock, linda carter, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/elaine-peacock-linda-carter-eastenders-65b258f156b28.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Elaine listens to Linda
Will she offer any advice?
![Eddie Knight, EastEnders eddie knight eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-eddie-knight-65b258e147e52.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Eddie returns to The Vic
George’s adoptive father is back in town.
![Gina Knight, Eddie Knight, EastEnders gina knight, eddie knight, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/gina-knight-eddie-knight-eastenders-65b25a0039356.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Gina is unsettled
Eddie’s offensive behaviour from his last visit is still on Gina’s mind.
![George Knight, Gina Knight, EastEnders george knight, gina knight, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-george-knight-gina-knight-65b25a06b8473.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
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.
![Ian Beale, Alfie Moon, EastEnders ian beale alfie moon eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/ian-beale-alfie-moon-eastenders-65b258f549704.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Ian gives Alfie some advice
He suggests Alfie should take a holiday to celebrate reaching the end of his cancer treatment.
![Linda Carter, Alfie Moon, EastEnders linda carter alfie moon eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/linda-carter-alfie-moon-eastenders-65b258ff743f1.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, February 5: Alfie has an idea
He suggests that Linda could come with him on the trip.
![Bridge Street Caf EastEnders bridge street cafe eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/bridge-street-cafe-eastenders-65b258e4ad88c.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
![Phil Mitchell, EastEnders phil mitchell eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/phil-mitchell-eastenders-65b259067aca0.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Phil receives a shock
Karen is back in Walford.
![Nish Panesar, Karen Taylor, EastEnders nish panesar karen taylor eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/nish-panesar-karen-taylor-eastenders-65b2590133d78.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Phil confronts Karen
He demands the £50,000 ransom money back.
![Kathy Beale, Suki Kaur Panesar, EastEnders kathy beale suki kaur panesar eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/kathy-beale-suki-kaur-panesar-eastenders-65b258fc685b0.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Kathy and Suki watch on
They hope that Karen won’t be back for long.
![Suki Kaur Panesar, Bernadette Taylor, Phil Mitchell, Nish Panesar, EastEnders suki kaur panesar bernadette taylor phil mitchell nish panesar eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/suki-kaur-panesar-bernadette-taylor-phil-mitchell-nish-panesar-eastenders-65b2590a03df2.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Bernie also watches on
It’s tough to see Karen under fire.
![Bernadette Taylor, Karen Taylor, EastEnders bernadette taylor karen taylor eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/bernadette-taylor-karen-taylor-eastenders-65b258da8e47e.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Karen defends her return
She wants answers over Keanu’s disappearance.
![Bernadette Taylor, Phil Mitchell, Karen Taylor, EastEnders bernadette taylor phil mitchell karen taylor eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/bernadette-taylor-phil-mitchell-karen-taylor-eastenders-65b258d9ec81b.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Phil heads over again
He’s not letting the missing money go.
![Karen Taylor, EastEnders karen taylor eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/karen-taylor-eastenders-65b258f778f7d.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Karen is nervous
Coming back was always going to be a risk.
![Stacey Slater, Karen Taylor, EastEnders stacey slater karen taylor eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/stacey-slater-karen-taylor-eastenders-65b2590867406.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Karen’s mission begins
She wants to know what happened at Christmas.
![Stacey Slater, Karen Taylor, EastEnders stacey slater karen taylor eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-stacey-slater-karen-taylor-65b258eb51758.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Stacey repeats the fake version of events
Will Karen believe her?
![Linda Carter, EastEnders linda carter, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/linda-carter-eastenders-65b25a024b67f.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Linda continues to panic
She packs her bags to go on the holiday with Alfie.
![Elaine Peacock, EastEnders elaine peacock, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/elaine-peacock-eastenders-65b25a0e37063.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Elaine interrupts
She’s surprised that Linda said yes to the trip.
![Stacey Slater, Elaine Peacock, EastEnders eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/stacey-slater-elaine-peacock-eastenders-65b259091ece4.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Stacey visits Linda
Elaine lets slip about Linda’s plan to leave.
![Linda Carter, EastEnders linda carter, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-linda-carter-65b25a0e69bb0.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Linda has to explain herself to Stacey
Will Stacey convince her to stay?
![George Knight, Gina Knight, EastEnders george knight, gina knight, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/george-knight-gina-knight-eastenders-65b25a02ad470.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Gina remains uneasy about Eddie
Eddie is not a welcome visitor, but what will George say?
![Eddie Knight, EastEnders eddie knight eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eddie-knight-eastenders-65b258ecf1206.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, February 6: Eddie makes a secretive call
Clearly up to something, he tells Gloria that everything is going according to plan.
![Bernadette Taylor, Karen Taylor, EastEnders bernadette taylor karen taylor, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-bernadette-taylor-karen-taylor-65b258db93ee5.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Karen’s mission continues
She still has more questions.
![Karen Taylor, Bernadette Taylor, EastEnders karen taylor bernadette taylor eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-karen-taylor-bernadette-taylor-65b258dc20e29.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Bernie listens to Karen
Is she on her mum’s side?
![Karen Taylor, Stacey Slater, EastEnders karen taylor stacey slater eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/karen-taylor-stacey-slater-eastenders-65b258fb4153b.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Karen approaches Stacey again
There’s still confusion over what happened at Christmas.
![Karen Taylor, Linda Carter, EastEnders karen taylor linda carter eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/karen-taylor-linda-carter-eastenders-65b258fa4fb0a.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Karen visits The Vic
She demands a chat with Linda.
![Nish Panesar, Kat Mitchell, Priya Nandra-Hart, Avani Nandra-Hart, EastEnders nish panesar kat mitchell priya nandra hart avani nandra hart eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/nish-panesar-kat-mitchell-priya-nandra-hart-avani-nandra-hart-eastenders-65b259032b4a2.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Nish surprises Kat
He says that he has a gift for her.
![Nish Panesar, Kat Mitchell, EastEnders nish panesar kat mitchell eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/nish-panesar-kat-mtchell-eastenders-65b259048de5f.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Nish has bought Kat a coat
But it’s not to Kat’s taste.
![Kat Mitchell, Nish Panesar, EastEnders kat mitchell nish panesar eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/kat-mtchell-nish-panesar-eastenders-65b258fe732d7.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Nish bickers with Kat
He rebukes her for questioning Priya on her work ethic.
![Nish Panesar, Kat Mitchell, EastEnders nish panesar kat mitchell eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-nish-panesar-kat-mitchell-65b258e70d5a4.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Kat is refusing to wear the coat
But Nish follows with it.
![Nish Panesar, Kat Mitchell, EastEnders nish panesar kat mitchell eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-nish-panesar-kat-mitchell-65b258e9da2fa.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Nish hassles Kat to wear the coat
Kat is unsettled by her new boyfriend’s behaviour.
![Kat Mitchell, Nish Panesar, EastEnders kat mitchell nish panesar eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-kat-mitchell-nish-panesar-65b258e15c5cf.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Kat reluctantly wears the coat
But she still doesn’t like the style.
![Honey Mitchell, Eve Unwin, Stacey Slater, Jean Slater, EastEnders honey mitchell eve unwin stacey slater jean slater eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/honey-mitchell-eve-unwin-stacey-slater-jean-slater-eastenders-65b258f480863.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
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.
![Gina Knight, Cindy Beale, EastEnders gina knight cindy beale eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/gina-knight-cindy-beale-eastenders-65b258f55bc51.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Gina confides in Cindy
She’s still unhappy over Eddie’s visit.
![Cindy Beale, George, Knight, Eddie Knight, EastEnders cindy beale, george, knight, eddie knight, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/cindy-beale-george-knight-eddie-knight-eastenders-65b25a0b36e3d.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: George and Eddie spend time together
Cindy watches them.
![George Knight, Eddie Knight, Cindy Beale, EastEnders george knight eddie knight cindy beale eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/george-knight-eddie-knight-cindy-beale-eastenders-65b258f598ef2.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, February 7: Eddie is frosty towards Cindy
There’s a tense moment.
![Cindy Beale, George Knight, EastEnders cindy beale george knight eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/cindy-beale-george-knight-eastenders-65b258e6c28c1.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
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.
![Linda Carter, Annie Branning, Lauren Branning, EastEnders linda carter annie branning lauren branning eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/linda-carter-annie-branning-lauren-branning-eastenders-65b259044c0ae.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, February 8: Lauren checks on Annie
But she discovers that Linda has a bottle of wine hidden.
![Linda Carter, Lauren Branning, EastEnders linda carter lauren branning eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/linda-carter-lauren-branning-eastenders-65b259008dd4d.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, February 8: Lauren intervenes
She whisks Annie away, offering to look after her for a while.
![Kat Moon, Priya Nandra-Hart, EastEnders kat moon priya nandra hart eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/kat-moon-priya-nandra-hart-eastenders-65b258fc1d173.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, February 8: Kat clashes with Priya
Ben tries to break it up.
![Phil Mitchell, Kat Mitchell, EastEnders phil mitchell kat mitchell eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/phil-mitchell-kat-mitchell-eastenders-65b25907b3251.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, February 8: Kat’s day gets worse
She discovers that Tommy has decided to move back in with Phil.
![Eddie Knight, George Knight, EastEnders eddie knight, george knight, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eddie-knight-george-knight-eastenders-65b25a0e32225.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, February 8: Eddie and George remain close
Cindy continues to keep an eye on them.
![Cindy Beale, Gina Knight, EastEnders cindy beale, gina knight, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/cindy-beale-gina-knight-eastenders-65b25a045fbda.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, February 8: Gina and Cindy share the same concerns
They clearly disapprove.
![Anna Knight, Eddie Knight, George Knight, EastEnders anna knight, eddie knight, george knight, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/anna-knight-eddie-knight-george-knight-eastenders-65b25a041af7b.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, February 8: Anna is also close to Eddie
They bond at the bar.
![George Knight, Cindy Beale, EastEnders george knight cindy beale eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/george-knight-cindy-beale-eastenders-65b258f601bba.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, February 8: Cindy confronts George again
This sparks a second row between them.
![Cindy Beale, EastEnders cindy beale eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/cindy-beale-eastenders-65b258da36f64.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, February 8: Cindy becomes thoughtful
She reflects on her row with George.
![Peter Beale, Cindy Beale, EastEnders peter beale cindy beale eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/peter-beale-cindy-beale-eastenders-65b2590403f16.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, February 8: Cindy has a heart-to-heart with Peter and Ian
She soon makes a big decision.