BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron Share By Claire Crick Jan 19 2026 By Claire Crick Jan 19 2026 Billy issues a deadly warning to George in early iPlayer release as the grim truth about Nicola emerges Is George playing a dangerous game? Billy Mitchell George Knight Nicola Mitchell Share By Claire Crick Jan 19 2026 By Claire Crick Jan 19 2026 WARNING: This article is full of spoilers for today’s episode of EastEnders, which is streaming on BBC iPlayer now, but has not yet aired on BBC One – in which George learns a shocking truth about Nicola. Billy Mitchell worries that George Knight is playing with fire in tonight’s EastEnders as Honey’s matchmaking skills bring George and Nicola closer than ever. It’s no secret that Nicola is carrying George’s baby after a passionate fling towards the end of last year. Since then, the pair have grown closer but have agreed that romance is off the table. Until now, it seems. Honey plays cupid for George and Nicola (Credit: BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron) Honey plays cupid Tonight’s episode (Monday, January 19) sees Nicola heading to the Minute Mart to get George a bottle of wine as a thank you for his help with the Ravi drama last week. Intent on getting revenge for drugging him and the attack on Nugget that followed, Ravi beat Harry with a baseball bat in his own home. Thankfully, George turned up to save the day, protecting Nicola and their unborn baby at the same time. Now Nicola is making him spaghetti and garlic bread to show her appreciation! Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers While shopping for the wine, Nicola reminds Honey about their lunch plans, and an interfering Bea later tells Honey that she should play matchmaker for the pair, giving Honey an idea. Knowing that Billy and George are out for a lunchtime pint, Honey tracks down the men while with Nicola, pretending it is all a huge coincidence that they have bumped into them. While Billy is completely oblivious to Honey’s cupid antics, Nicola and George know exactly what she is up to, but they all agree to have a drink together nonetheless. Nicola and George are having a baby together (Credit: BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron) Sparks fly in EastEnders for Nicola and George Before Billy can even sip his beer, Honey pretends that Will is phoning her and dashes off. When she comes back, she tells Billy they have to leave as there has been an incident at Will’s college. She makes up a story about him being bitten by a dog, which is the first thing that comes to her mind, and Billy reluctantly leaves his drink untouched. Laughing at the setup, George and Nicola don’t seem phased about spending time together. And, as they walk home, joking about how they should check in on Will after his run-in with a vicious canine, it is clear there is still a spark between them. However, as Nicola walks home and George stares after her like a lovesick puppy… Billy well and truly bursts his bubble by revealing some home truths. Billy warns George away from Nicola (Credit: BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron) EastEnders: Billy’s word of warning to George Viewers will remember that before he went to prison, Teddy told Billy that Nicola was dangerous. He revealed there are things she’s done in the past that no one knows about. Billy took his brother’s word of warning seriously, while Honey thinks Teddy is only jealous of Nicola and George’s fling. But Teddy is right. Not only has Nicola served time for GBH, but she is also responsible for the murder of Harry’s girlfriend, Shireen. Billy relays Teddy’s grim warning to George, telling his friend that Nicola is toxic and will ruin his life. But will George believe what he says? Or is George about to learn what Nicola’s capable of the hard way? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Claire Crick Jan 19 2026 By Claire Crick Jan 19 2026 Next Story
