EastEnders spoiler Tuesday 16 January 2024: Sam exposes Phil’s guilty secret
Kat faces a nasty shock.
Phil refuses to give into Sam’s blackmail demands. Kat is suspicious when she spots Phil conspiring with Ben, who covers for his dad when she quizzes him about it.
Later, during Phil and Kat’s joint birthday karaoke party, Phil finally caves under the pressure of Sam’s demands. However, a warm moment between Phil and Kat as they reflect on recent events is soon interrupted. Sam takes to the mic and reveals that Phil slept with Emma.
Meanwhile, Kathy calls a crisis meeting in The Vic’s barrel store for the women. Kathy raises concerns over Denise being a loose cannon, which is backed up when Suki explains about Denise’s unexpected visit to Nish.
Later, Jack gets annoyed when it’s clear that Denise isn’t listening during their couple’s counselling session. He speaks to Stacey and it’s clear there are still feelings between them as they share a charged moment.
Elsewhere, Cindy struggles with her reservations over Bobby’s date with Anna.
EastEnders reveals sad funeral storyline in 61 new spoiler pictures
![Jay Mitchell, Sam Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Ricky Mitchell, Ben Mitchell, Eastenders jay mitchell, sam mitchell, phil mitchell, ricky mitchell, ben mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-jay-sam-phil-ricky-ben-mitchell-6596a053527dd.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Aunt Sal’s funeral day arrives
The Mitchells gather to pay their respects.
![Alfie Moon, Eastenders alfie moon, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/alfie-moon-eastenders-6596a0494a637.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Alfie attends the funeral
With Kat worried about Phil’s emotional mood, Alfie goes to the funeral in her place.
![Harold Martin, Eastenders harold martin, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-harold-martin-6596a0516ba8e.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Harold arrives
Harold is Aunt Sal’s husband.
![Alfie Moon, Harold Martin, Eastenders alfie moon, harold martin, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-alfie-moon-harold-martin-6596a04d55513.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Harold surveys the guests
There are plenty of people present to pay their respects to Sal.
![Jay Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Harold Martin, Ricky Mitchell, Eastenders jay mitchell, phil mitchell, harold martin, ricky mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/phil-mitchell-ricky-eastenders-6596a05a1d93b.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: The Mitchells speak to Harold
They catch up ahead of the service.
![Alfie Moon, Sam Mitchell, Harold Martin, Phil Mitchell, Ricky Mitchell, Eastenders alfie moon, sam mitchell, harold martin, phil mitchell, ricky mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-alfie-moon-sam-mitchell-harold-martin-ricky-phil-6596a04e8acbe.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Alfie is introduced to Harold
Sam makes the introductions.
![Jay Mitchell, Sam Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Harold Martin, Ricky Mitchell, Eastenders jay mitchell, sam mitchell, phil mitchell, harold martin, ricky mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-jay-mitchell-sam-phil-harold-martin-6596a05250b66.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Sam chats to Harold
Phil may need to worry about how much Harold intends to reveal.
![Jay Mitchell, Sam Mitchell, Harold Martin, Phil Mitchell, Ricky Mitchell, Eastenders jay mitchell, sam mitchell, harold martin, phil mitchell, ricky mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/harold-martin-jay-sam-ricky-phil-mitchell-eastenders-6596a05722b3e.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Harold greets Ricky
He’s warm towards the teenager.
![Alfie Moon, Sam Mitchell, Harold Martin, Phil Mitchell, Ricky Mitchell, Eastenders alfie moon, sam mitchell, harold martin, phil mitchell, ricky mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/alfie-moon-sam-mitchell-harold-martin-ricky-phil-eastenders-6596a049ce36f.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Alfie, Sam, Harold, Ricky and Phil
They head into the service together.
![Harold Martin, Eastenders harold martin, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-funeral-harold-martin-6596a050abe95.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Harold plays an important role
It’s time for him to give the eulogy.
![Harold Martin, Eastenders harold martin, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-harold-martin-david-sterne-6596a051483f8.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Harold prepares to speak
He pays tribute to Sal.
![Harold Martin, Eastenders harold martin, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/david-sterne-harold-martin-eastenders-6596a04baceef.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Harold speaks movingly about Sal
Everyone is touched by his words.
![Harold Martin, Eastenders harold martin, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/harold-martin-funeral-eastenders-6596a057060ae.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Harold does Sal proud
The funeral is turning into a fitting tribute.
![Sam Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Ben Mitchell, Jay Mitchell, Eastenders sam mitchell, phil mitchell, ben mitchell, jay mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/sam-phil-ben-jay-mitchell-eastenders-6596a05d28e11.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Sam, Phil, Alfie, Ben and Jay watch the service unfold
It’s a sombre occasion for the family.
![Ricky Mitchell, Sam Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Ben Mitchell, Eastenders ricky mitchell, sam mitchell, phil mitchell, ben mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/ricky-sam-phil-ben-mitchell-eastenders-6596a05b8de33.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Things could turn tense
Problems between Sam and Phil will soon be revisited.
![Alan Ford as Stevie Mitchell, Eastenders alan ford as stevie mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-stevie-mitchell-6596a0565922f.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: There’s another guest at the funeral
Stevie – Billy’s father – turns up to pay his respects to Sal.
![Alan Ford as Stevie Mitchell, Eastenders alan ford as stevie mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/alan-ford-stevie-mitchell-eastenders-6596a0495e81e.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Stevie is sure to cause problems
He’s not on good terms with the Mitchells.
![Alan Ford as Stevie Mitchell, Eastenders alan ford as stevie mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-alan-ford-stevie-mitchell-6596a04d462ac.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Stevie is a loner outside the church
But not for long…
![Stevie Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Eastenders stevie mitchell, phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-stevie-mitchell-phil-6596a05568b48.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Phil confronts Stevie
He makes it clear that Stevie is not welcome.
![Stevie Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Eastenders stevie mitchell, phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-stevie-phil-mitchell-6596a05694482.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Stevie has his say
He explains why he attended the funeral.
![Stevie Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Eastenders stevie mitchell, phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-stevie-mitchell-alan-ford-phil-6596a0569f478.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Stevie and Phil
Can they put their differences aside for the day?
![Harold Martin, Sam Mitchell, Eastenders harold martin, sam mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/harold-martin-sam-mitchell-eastenders-6596a05873699.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Harold talks to Sam
He shares a revelation about the Mitchells’ inheritance.
![Harold Martin, Sam Mitchell, Eastenders harold martin, sam mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-harold-martin-sam-mitchell-6596a0512a9c5.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Harold confirms the details
He explains that Sal left ÂŁ100,000 to Sam, Phil and Grant.
![Phil Mitchell, Sam Mitchell, Eastenders phil mitchell, sam mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/phil-sam-mitchell-eastenders-6596a05a59f80.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Sam confronts Phil
Phil refuses to give her the money.
![Phil Mitchell, Eastenders phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-phil-mitchell-6596a055134ca.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Phil is not in a good mood
The day’s events take their toll.
![Phil Mitchell, Alfie Moon, Eastenders phil mitchell, alfie moon, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/phil-mitchell-alfie-moon-eastenders-6596a059a857e.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: There are tensions between Phil and Alfie
But as Alfie knows one of Phil’s biggest secrets, this is risky.
![Billy Mitchell, Alfie Moon, Eastenders billy mitchell, alfie moon, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/billy-mitchell-alfie-moon-eastenders-6596a049b00bf.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Alfie is unhappy
He still seems jealous over Phil’s relationship with Kat.
![EMBARGOED 9/01/2024 0700 Sam Mitchell, Alfie Moon, Eastenders sam mitchell, alfie moon, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/sam-mitchell-alfie-moon-eastenders-6596a05c227ad.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Alfie exposes Phil’s secret
He tells Sam that Phil slept with Emma last year. Sam decides to use this as leverage to blackmail Phil for the inheritance money.
![Nish Panesar, Priya Nandra-Hart, Eastenders nish panesar, priya nandra hart, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/priya-nandra-hart-nish-panesar-eastenders-6596a05ad984d.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Nish returns to the Square
He has been discharged from hospital.
![Nish Panesar, Priya Nandra-Hart, Eastenders nish panesar, priya nandra hart, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/nish-panesar-priya-nandra-hart-eastenders-6596a0589cdfd.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Priya supports Nish
Nish has few other allies left.
![Priya Nandra-Hart, Suki Panesar, Eastenders priya nandra hart, suki panesar, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/priya-nandra-hart-suki-panesar-eastenders-6596a05b4eda9.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Priya shares news with Suki
She explains that the builders may have to relay the foundations of the cafe.
![Suki Kaur Panesar, Eastenders suki kaur panesar, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/suki-panesar-eastenders-6596a05cea433.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Suki is unsettled
She worries about Keanu’s body being found.
![Denise Fox, Jack Branning, Eastenders denise fox, jack branning, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/denise-fox-jack-branning-eastenders-6596a04d6911a.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Denise is also distracted
She’s worried about the ongoing cover-up.
![Jack Branning, Eastenders jack branning, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/jack-branning-eastenders-6596a05816770.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 15: Jack wonders what’s wrong with Denise
Will he ever find out the truth?
![Phil Mitchell, Alfie Moon, Eastenders phil mitchell, alfie moon, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-phil-alfie-6596a053dce2b.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Phil visits Alfie
He’s furious over his secret now being under threat.
![Phil Mitchell, Alfie Moon, Eastenders phil mitchell, alfie moon, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-phil-mitchell-alfie-moon-6596a054d3504.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Phil confronts Alfie
Will Alfie regret crossing Phil?
![Ben Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Eastenders ben mitchell, phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-ben-phil-mitchell-6596a04eedf9e.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Phil speaks to Ben
He’s worried about what Sam might do.
![Kat Moon, Eastenders kat moon, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-kat-moon-6596a05326f4c.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Kat watches Phil and Ben talk
She senses that Phil is keeping secrets from her.
![Kat Moon, Ben Mitchell, Eastenders kat moon, ben mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-kat-moon-ben-mitchell-6596a053f12b0.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Kat quizzes Ben
She wants to know what’s going on.
![Kat Moon, Ben Mitchell, Eastenders kat moon, ben mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/kat-moon-ben-mitchell-eastenders-6596a05875c9f.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Ben stays loyal to Phil
He refuses to tell Kat anything.
![Phil Mitchell, Eastenders phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/steve-mcfadden-phil-mitchell-eastenders-6596a05cce722.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Phil arrives at The Vic
A joint birthday party has been arranged for him and Kat.
![Lexi Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Eastenders lexi mitchell, phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-lexi-phil-mitchell-6596a05360cb2.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Lexi greets Phil
The party has a karaoke theme.
![Alfie Moon, Phil Mitchell, Eastenders alfie moon, phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/alfie-eastenders-6596a049c0c49.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Alfie is at the pub
Tensions continue.
![Phil Mitchell, Eastenders phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/phil-mitchell-eastenders-6596a05aceb34.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Phil gets a nasty shock during the party
Sam takes to the mic and tells everyone that Phil slept with Emma.
![Denise Fox, Jack Branning, Eastenders denise fox, jack branning, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-denise-jack-6596a05099e36.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Denise and Jack attend a therapy session
They discuss the troubled state of their marriage.
![Denise Fox, Jack Branning, Eastenders denise fox, jack branning, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/denise-jack-eastenders-6596a04da4ab7.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Denise is distracted during the session
She’s secretly worried about the Keanu murder cover-up.
![Denise Fox, Jack Branning, Eastenders denise fox, jack branning, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-denise-fox-jack-branning-6596a04fac818.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Tuesday, January 16: Jack gets annoyed
As he talks, it becomes clear that Denise isn’t listening.
![Sam Mitchell, Amy Mitchell, Jack Branning, Eastenders sam mitchell, amy mitchell, jack branning, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/sam-amy-mitchell-jack-branning-eastenders-6596a05c18264.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, January 17: Sam seeks an escape
She’s facing a backlash over her antics at the party.
![Amy Mitchell, Jack Branning, Eastenders amy mitchell, jack branning, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/amy-mitchell-jack-branning-eastenders-6596a04c96c4a.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, January 17: Jack seems annoyed with Sam
Will Sam stick around to face the music?
![Ben Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Eastenders ben mitchell, phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/ben-mitchell-phil-eastenders-6596a04d3bf6a.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, January 17: Phil vents to Ben
Will Phil come clean with Kat?
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Wednesday, January 17: Ben worries about Phil
The family seems to be at a crossroads.
![Ben Mitchell, Tommy Moon, Phil Mitchell, Eastenders ben mitchell, tommy moon, phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/ben-tommy-moon-phil-mitchell-eastenders-6596a04b9c4c1.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Wednesday, January 17: Tommy is confused by the rows
Can Phil save his family?
![Tommy Moon, Bert and Ernie, Phil Mitchell, Eastenders tommy moon, bert and ernie, phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/tommy-moon-bert-ernie-phil-mitchell-eastenders-6596a05d2e921.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, January 18: Phil greets the kids on the Square
Tommy, Bert and Ernie all chat to him.
![Phil Mitchell, Eastenders phil mitchell, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-phil-6596a054ef0cb.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, January 18: Phil worries
He has a lot to lose if Kat doesn’t forgive him.
![Kat Moon, Eastenders kat moon, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/kat-moon-eastenders-6596a0598143c.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, January 18: Kat is thoughtful
She isn’t sure whether to forgive Phil.
![Bobby Beale, Cindy Beale, Eastenders bobby beale, cindy beale, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/bobby-cindy-beale-eastenders-6596a04aedf16.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, January 18: Bobby gets a surprise
He has arranged a date with Anna, but Cindy turns up.
![Bobby Beale, Cindy Beale, Eastenders bobby beale, cindy beale, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-bobby-cindy-beale-6596a04f0721d.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, January 18: Cindy has reservations over Bobby and Anna
She thinks Bobby isn’t good enough for Anna.
![Bobby Beale, Cindy Beale, Eastenders bobby beale, cindy beale, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-bobby-beale-cindy-6596a0536c9ea.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, January 18: Anna arrives
She interrupts the conversation.
![Bobby Beale, Anna Knight, Eastenders bobby beale, anna knight, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/bobby-beale-cindy-eastenders-6596a04b8b1f7.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, January 18: Bobby and Anna finally get their time alone
Can they move forward?
![Pastor Clayton, Yolande Trueman, Denise fox, Eastenders pastor clayton, yolande trueman, denise fox, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/pastor-clayton-yolande-trueman-denise-fox-eastenders-6596a05909f07.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, January 18: Denise seeks a distraction
She attends the community church group.
![Yolande Trueman, Denise Fox, Eastenders yolande trueman, denise fox, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-yolande-trueman-denise-fox-6596a0569f472.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, January 18: Denise is comforted by the experience
She needs an escape from her worry over Keanu’s death.