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...
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.
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.
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 shares her health worries
Some fans are worried that Denise could be pregnant, while others are predicting a new health storyline for the character.
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 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!”
