BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 20:05 By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 20:05 Is Denise leaving EastEnders? All the theories on what the future holds for Denise as her health takes a worrying turn Denise has been complaining about feeling tired, but why? Denise Fox Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 20:05 By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 20:05 Denise has been complaining of feeling tired for weeks in EastEnders, but today’s episode saw a fresh twist in the worrying storyline as she fell asleep at work. But as Denise’s health takes a turn, could this be leading to an exit for the Walford favourite? Denise fell asleep at work today (Credit: BBC) Denise hid her mysterious health concern Last month, Denise spoke to Sam and explained that she had felt more tired than usual. She put the problem down to her age, but Sam didn’t seem convinced. Sam expressed concern about Denise’s lack of energy, but Denise just brushed off her concerns, pointing out she was busy like other mums who were juggling having kids and running a business. However, today’s episode saw Sam arrive at the salon for her hair appointment, only to find Denise asleep on the sofa. Sam joked that she was going to help herself to the beauty products while no one was looking, just as Denise woke up and caught her out. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Once again, Denise was quick to brush off Sam’s concern, pretending that she was tired because Jack had kept her awake all night with his snoring. Denise was adamant that she would do Sam’s hair. But as she stood, she seemed woozy, and Sam wasn’t having any of it. Sam decided that Denise wasn’t herself and needed to go home, so she asked Josh to rearrange all of her appointments for the afternoon.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. On the way home, Sam got them both some cakes from the cafe and went back to Denise’s house. Sam got Denise to promise she would see the GP (Credit: BBC) Sam looked out for Denise in EastEnders Once there, Sam had an honest chat with Denise, grilling her on why she hadn’t made the doctor’s appointment as she promised. Denise was adamant that the GP would think she was wasting their time, but Sam pointed out it is better to be safe than sorry, and eventually Denise agreed. The drama continues for Denise in EastEnders tomorrow Tomorrow sees Sam check in on Denise once again. Sam’s reassured when Denise tells her she has booked a doctor’s appointment for her tiredness. Sam also suggests that perhaps Jack could buy Linda’s share of Fox & Hair – but will Denise agree? Denise has been feeling more tired than usual (Credit: BBC) What is wrong with Denise in EastEnders? What could be wrong with Denise, and why is she so tired? Here are the theories so far… Undiagnosed illness This theory seems to be one of the most likely so far. With Sam having just gone through treatment for cancer, she would be the perfect person to provide support for Denise. There are plenty of other health conditions that could explain why Denise is so tired, but we will have to wait and see what the future holds. Pregnancy While tiredness is most definitely a pregnancy symptom, fans have been quick to point out that at 57, Denise is unlikely to be expecting a baby. Denise also had Raymond later in life after a one-night stand with Phil. It would be odd for the soap to recycle the same storyline twice for the same character. Menopause Some viewers have guessed that Denise’s tiredness is linked to the menopause. However, the soap is already exploring this storyline with Honey. Would they run the same thing with two characters? Denise has also hinted on various occasions that she has already been through the menopause, so it seems unlikely that this could be causing her tiredness. Stress Running a business, raising a family and organising a household is no easy task for one person. Stress is likely to cause tiredness, and add the fact that Linda has just announced that she is going to sell her share of the salon, Denise has a lot on her mind. Could it be that Denise just has a lot on her plate at the moment, making her more exhausted than usual? What else happened in EastEnders today? As well as Denise falling asleep at work, Eddie showed his true colours, Grant and Linda slept together, and Ian left Elaine heartbroken. Grant and Linda slept together After Johnny turned down Linda's offer of money, Linda was deflated. However, Grant delivered some home truths to Johnny, and soon he apologised to his mum. Thrilled they had built bridges, Linda softened towards Grant. The pair ended up sharing a kiss before heading to the bedroom. Eddie manipulated Nicola George went to see Eddie at the hospital once again. But this time Eddie showed his true colours when he asked George if he knew somewhere he could spend his final days. George was furious that he had let Eddie back into his life, so Nicola went to warn Eddie away from her family. However, Eddie manipulated Nicola, who was in desperate need of cash to save the family business, and he told her she could have his life savings in return for him coming to live with them. Bea's video went viral Ian was horrified when he realised the damage Bea's video was doing to Elaine's reputation and begged her to delete it. However, it was too late, because Elaine, along with the rest of Walford, had already seen it. Elaine was heartbroken that Ian could be so cruel and slapped him in the middle of the market. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 20:05 By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 20:05 Previous Story Next Story
