BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Claire Crick 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 Fans fuming over 'toxic' Johnny and beg Callum to walk away after shocking manipulation Is Johnny really the right man for Callum? Callum Highway Johnny Carter Tim Walton Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Claire Crick 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 Callum Highway and Johnny Carter’s relationship has always had a Ben Mitchell-shaped elephant in the room, but in this week’s EastEnders, things have really hit rock bottom for the couple. Last week saw Johnny’s friend Tim try to blackmail Callum into digging up illegal information for him in return for his investment in Johnny’s failing law firm. However, when Callum refused to risk losing his job, Tim stepped up his plan a notch and threw Ben Mitchell into the mix. Tim has been blackmailing Callum since last week (Credit: ) Tim causes trouble for Callum and Johnny in EastEnders Yesterday’s EastEnders saw Callum fall for Tim’s plan, where Callum broke into a house to steal an incriminating USB stick for his ex. It turned out that, of course, there was no USB stick, Ben hadn’t written the letter to Callum, and the house actually belonged to Tim. But by the time Callum had worked any of this out, Tim had CCTV footage of him breaking into his house. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers By the end of yesterday’s episode, Tim revealed he planned to take this footage of Callum to the police, unless he dug up the information he asked for last week. However, Johnny was more worried that Callum had willingly gone to help Ben, despite promising not to. Today’s EastEnders sees Callum and Johnny’s relationship in tatters, with Johnny complaining he will never come first. Callum tries to reason that he wanted to help Ben for Lexi’s sake, but Johnny throws it back in his face, telling him he’s sick of him hiding behind Lexi.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. Johnny and Callum have another huge fight over Ben (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans aren’t happy with Johnny Later, as Callum tries to show Johnny that he is serious about their relationship, he asks Johnny what he can do to prove his love. Johnny tells him that if he really loved him, then he would sign his divorce papers from Ben. But fans weren’t happy with Johnny using emotional blackmail, and have called the couple’s relationship ‘toxic’… “I found Johnny emotionally blackmailing Callum to sign his divorce papers so disgusting,” said one fan on Reddit. Another viewer agreed that the show is making Johnny’s character unlikable. “I never thought I’d see the day that I saw a relationship more toxic than Lauren and Peter. But Johnny and Callum are matching it. Never been a fan of them together, but they really are making Johnny’s character vile!” Over on X, fans were all saying the same thing. One viewer said: “Callum… you don’t have to ‘prove yourself’ to your partner! Johnny‘s behaviour is abusive!” “This is further proof that Johnny & Callum don’t suit at all,” said another. Johnny manipulates Callum into signing his divorce papers (Credit: BBC) The Tim drama continues… After Johnny and Callum kiss and make up today, there is more drama to come. As Callum says he will take what is coming from Tim and refuses to be manipulated, Tim targets the couple once again. Johnny calls Tim and arranges to meet, all with the plan to tell him where to shove his blackmail deal. He begs Tim to leave Callum alone, and that he will do anything to stop him from losing his job. This is music to Tim’s ears, and he tells Johnny he will delete the CCTV footage if he spends the night with him. Johnny is horrified by this suggestion. But will he go through with it? 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 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Claire Crick 24 Feb 2026, 14:02 Next Story
