BBC EastEnders' Karen Taylor to face 'shocking death twist' as Phil discovers deception

EastEnders' Keanu Taylor's secret is about to be revealed in a Christmas wedding shocker, with fans on the edge of their seats as Keanu will finally be exposed during the festive nuptials. Recently, Phil Mitchell spilled the beans about Karen Taylor and her son Keanu's kidnap plot to a shocked Sharon Watts.This happened while she and Keanu were celebrating their upcoming wedding at the Queen Vic on Christmas Day. Karen was caught out for planning to kidnap Sharon's son Albie and even made a fake ransom note for £50,000., but Sharon still doesn't know that Keanu was also involved in the plan.

EastEnders' Jack Branning might be the unlucky one to meet his end this Christmas, after his recent actions placed him directly at odds with three members of The Six. In the final scene before the big Christmas Day episode, a huge clue may have confirmed Jack's fate after he crossed paths with three of the six Christmas murder suspects, Denise Fox, Stacey Slater and Suki Panesar.

After ten nail-biting months of speculation, EastEnders fans will finally learn which beloved character meets a sticky end this Christmas in the show’s explosive festive edition of the BBC soap, taking place on Christmas Day. With multiple names now in the frame to be the body spotted on the ground, fans have been quick to share their theories about the identity of the body - and who killed them - but with so much information to unpack over the past few months, it’s easy to forget or overlook some of the details and clues which have unfolded on screen.

With just days left to go until fans find out which EastEnders favourite dies on Christmas Day, eagle-eyed sleuths have been trawling the show in search of any crumb of a clue that could indicate which character will be meeting their maker. Since the storyline first began back in February 2023 with a unique flash-forward sequence that revealed one male character had been killed by one of Albert Square’s most beloved women, plenty of theories have emerged about which character would be meeting a sticky end.

EastEnders actor Danny Walters, who plays Keanu Taylor, has opened up about a hurtful comment that led him to lose four stone.The 30 year old star, whose character is currently in the middle of a kidnap plot in the BBC One soap, shared how being called an "ugly fat guy" by a girl when he was younger pushed him to transform his body. Danny managed to slim down from 16 stone to 12 stone through fitness and a healthy diet, achieving a toned look that fans of the soap are now familiar with, as reported by the Daily Mirror. He revealed during a recent chat on the My Time Capsule podcast that the incident happened while on holiday with his family.

The full inquest into an incident that killed Location Location Location star Phil Spencer's parents has revealed their death was a "most tragic" accident, according to a coroner.

EastEnders producer Chris Clenshaw has let slip a massive clue that Stacey Slater might be the Christmas killer because of her dress. On Sharon Watts and Keanu Taylor's wedding day this Christmas, one of the show's male characters will be dramatically killed off, in scenes teased in special flash-forward scenes earlier this year. Right now, there are seven men assumed to be potential victims, with their fates remaining tightly under wraps.

Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) first landed on EastEnders back in 2018 as the father of Keegan Baker (Zack Morris) and ex-boyfriend of Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley). While his stint was only temporary to begin with, Mitch later returned as a regular character in 2019 with his daughter Chantelle (Jessica Plummer) in tow. Over his time in Walford, the character faced many ups and downs, with his departure prompted by the Taylor family's involvement in a kidnapping plot.

EastEnders' Sharon Watts has a secret that Kat has discovered, and fans think they've figured out a Christmas twist. Kat Slater found out that Phil Mitchell is the real dad of Sharon Watts' son Albie, thanks to a recent DNA surprise during the episode which aired on Wednesday, 13 December. Sharon had Albie nearly four years ago after an affair with her now fiance Keanu Taylor, reports The Mirror.

EastEnders fans have spotted a subtle nod towards Kathy Cotton’s role in The Six this Christmas as she decorated her house for the festive period. Kathy is one of six women involved in the huge Christmas Day murder alongside Linda Carter, Suki Panesar, Sharon Watts, Denise Fox and Stacey Slater.

Two legendary actors are set to join the cast of EastEnders over the festive period as George Knight is unexpectedly reunited with his adoptive parents, Gloria and Eddie Knight. Gloria will be played by Elizabeth Counsell, and Eddie will be portrayed by Christopher Fairbank.The duo head to Walford to try and rebuild their relationship with George, who they haven’t seen for over a decade, but it soon becomes clear they have a secret.

EastEnders fans are in for a treat in the coming weeks when they tune into the BBC soap ahead of the big Christmas twist.

There could be more than one death in EastEnders as the year comes to a close. Actor Matt di Angelo, who recently reprised his role as Dean Wicks after seven years, teased that the festive episodes could lead to another death. The 36-year-old made a shock return to Walford this October, giving Linda Carter the surprise of her life.

Soap history was made in 1994 when EastEnders cast its first lesbian couple. Binnie and Della, played by Sophie Langham and Michelle Joseph, hit headlines almost three decades ago when their lesbian romance made it to the Square. The BBC programme even screened its first ever lesbian kiss when they introduced the couple.

Sharon Watts and Keanu Taylor's wedding is set to take centre stage at Christmas in EastEnders, but fans have been left wondering if there's a huge twist in store. In Wednesday's (6th December) episode, Sharon gathered hers and Keanu's loved ones in the Queen Vic to reveal she'd booked the iconic pub for their wedding reception on Christmas Day, meaning the nuptials are definitely going ahead.

EastEnders star Danny Walters has hinted at a big secret being revealed just days before the shocking Christmas murder. The actor, who plays Keanu Taylor, has also teased that his character might be the one to meet a tragic end this festive season. The popular soap is gearing up for some intense drama with one character dying on Christmas Day, which is also set to be the date for Sharon and Keanu's upcoming wedding.

EastEnders' Heather Peace, who plays Eve Unwin, has sparked worry among fans that she might be leaving the popular BBC soap.This comes after an emotional post on Instagram following a major storyline involving her character and Suki. Eve and Suki have been at the heart of a dramatic plotline which saw them decide to run away together, much to the surprise of Nish who was unaware of their secret romance. However, everything came out in the open on Wednesday evening, leaving Nish furious.

EastEnders viewers were treated to yet another dose of drama during the latest nail biting visit to Walford, when fan favourite Eve Unwin finally met her match, as Nish Panesar took revenge upon discovering her sordid affair with his wife Suki. As regular viewers will know, Suki and Eve have been embarking on a secret love affair for several months now, with Suki lying about her sexuality to her abusive husband Nish as she felt unable to leave him. Having finally plucked up the courage to leave Albert Square, Suki finally appeared to be able to take the crucial step towards her happiness, only for Nish to discover the affair after catching Eve and Suki kissing on CCTV.

Tuesday's EastEnders had a rather dramatic end when Nish Panesar finally discovered his wife's infidelity while watching the CCTV cameras installed in their shop. Longtime viewers of the soap will know that Nish's wife Suki has had an on-again-off-again romance with Eve Unwin, which the pair had recently rekindled, planning to flee Walford together.

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley has revealed her incredible weight loss after confirming she'd be leaving the show at the end of the year.