Teddy Mitchell stands trial for Okie's murder in all-new advance spoilers

Teddy's future revealed
Joel Harley

EastEnders spoilers for next month have revealed that Teddy Mitchell will stand trial for murdering drug dealer Okie. Teddy decided to take the blame after discovering that son Harry had (accidentally)  stabbed his rival in a violent showdown.

After handing himself in to the police, Teddy was shocked when lawyer Ritchie informed him that they’d be charging him with murder. The Mitchells’ week then went from bad to worse when he revealed that he’d be pleading guilty, so as to save his son from further scrutiny.

But what does the future hold for Teddy? With his future in the Square looking increasingly uncertain, advance spoilers have hinted at his eventual fate.

Teddy looks angry in prison on EastEnders (Credit: BBC/Composite: EI)
Teddy’s behind bars, awaiting trial (Credit: BBC)

Teddy Mitchell to stand trial in EastEnders spoilers

While the soap hasn’t released in-depth spoilers for next month yet, it has given a hint to future episodes via short and snappy synopsis.

On the BBC’s website, the episode listing for Wednesday, December 10 reveals that “the Mitchells struggle on the day of Teddy’s trial.” How exactly that plays out is at yet unknown – although the synopsis for Thursday, December 11 notes that “a situation escalates for the Mitchells.”

What does this mean for Teddy? Will he go to prison for killing Okie?

Teddy drinks a beer while Okie lies dead in the corner
Teddy took the blame for Okie’s death (Credit: BBC)

All we know about Teddy Mitchell’s fate so far

Unfortunately, we know precious little about Teddy’s future on the soap. Things don’t exactly look good for Teddy, although it’s important to note that neither the BBC nor actor Roland Manookian have confirmed his exit.

Some have predicted that Teddy might change his guilty plea after learning of Harry’s overdose. With guilt-ridden Harry showing no sign of kicking the habit anytime soon, some fans wondered if this might give Teddy the impetus he needs to fight for his freedom.

“Harry having an overdose is surely going to help Teddy reassess his options and make him realise that a fall on his sword for Harry wasn’t the best idea,” wrote one fan on X.

“Surely when Nicola tells him what Harry did… he’ll go through with a trial instead of risk being away from his boys for upwards of 15 years?!” said another, via Reddit.

A third agreed: “I’d think this will be Teddy’s motivation. Harry needs him so he has to fight to get free. Adds more emotional stakes to the court case.”

Will Teddy decide to fight his corner?

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