BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 13:05 By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 13:05 One thing that is bothering fans as they hail Sam Mitchell as the best thing in EastEnders Fans have one complaint as Sam's latest storyline kicks off... Denise Fox Sam Mitchell Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 13:05 By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 13:05 WARNING: This article is full of spoilers for today’s EastEnders episode, which is streaming on BBC iPlayer now but has not yet aired on BBC One, and sees Sam supporting Denise. Today’s EastEnders sees a fresh twist in Denise’s mystery health storyline as she takes a turn for the worse at work. Thankfully, Sam is on hand to help her friend through her ordeal. But fans have all got one complaint when it comes to Sam… they want soap bosses to give her more screen time. Sam and Denise had a frank talk about how tired Denise had been last month (Credit: BBC) EastEnders: Sam is there for Denise When Sam arrives for a hair appointment at the salon today, she is surprised to find Denise asleep. Sam creeps around, joking that she is going to pinch some of the products when Denise wakes up. She brushes off Sam’s concerns that she was asleep on the job and claims that Jack had her awake half the night with his snoring. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Denise tells Sam she is fine to do her haircut, but when she is wobbly as she stands, Sam tells Denise she is taking her home. As Josh cancels all of Denise’s afternoon appointments, Sam gets muffins on the way back to Denise’s house. The pair have a frank conversation about their age and how tired Denise has been. Denise finally promises Sam she will make a doctor’s appointment. And, happy that Denise will see a professional, she leaves her to rest. Denise falls asleep in the salon in today’s EastEnders (Credit: BBC) Denise shares her health worries Some fans are worried that Denise could be pregnant, while others are predicting a new health storyline for the character.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. Last month, Denise admitted to Sam that she had been feeling shattered. She joked that if she went to the GP to talk about her tiredness, they would diagnose her with ‘being ancient’ – but fans are convinced this is more than a simple passing comment. EastEnders fans have called for more Sam screen time (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans call for more Sam screen time Despite concerns about Denise, viewers can’t get enough of her scenes with Sam… “I loved the scenes between Sam and Denise – more of that, please!” said one fan on Reddit. “Absolutely love Sam! Can they do whatever it takes to make Kim full-time? She’s amazing!” echoed another viewer. Someone else added: “She really is one of my faves. I hope she sticks around. She’s so refreshing!” With someone else adding: “Agreed, I never appreciated her until this time around. She’s actually refreshing. I like how she humanises people.” Over on X, fans have called for more screen time for Sam, but they want bosses to find the character her own storyline. “I like Sam, but I’d like her in a story that more than ‘you should see a doctor’ with Denise,” said one viewer. Someone else came up with a way Sam can put down roots in Walford: “I hope Sam buys the share in Fox & Hair since she’s spending time with Denise. Then it gives her another reason to come back and stay!” 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, 13:05 By Claire Crick 6 May 2026, 13:05 Next Story
