EastEnders spoilers for next week: First look as Kat finds out the truth about Phil and Emma

Spiteful Sam reveals all after Phil won't cough up any cash
Carena Crawford

EastEnders spoilers for next week reveal Aunt Sal’s funeral causes drama for the Mitchells when Sam finds out a secret. But how will Kat react when the truth comes out?

Meanwhile, Denise is all over the place and can’t cope, but will Jack notice what’s going on?

Elsewhere, Cindy tells Bobby what she really thinks – and it isn’t good. All this and more in next week’s EastEnders spoilers.

EastEnders spoilers

1. The Mitchells say goodbye to Aunt Sal

EastEnders spoilers: Jay, Sam, Phil, Ricky and Ben look solemn at Aunt Sal's funeral

It’s the day of Aunt Sal’s funeral and the Mitchells all arrive to pay their respects. Sam rallies Jay and Billy forcing them to attend. Meanwhile, Kat worries about Phil as he struggles to share his emotions.

Stevie Mitchell and Phil Mitchell look serious

Billy’s dad, Stevie Mitchell, also shows up, much to Phil’s anger. But why has he returned now?

Harold in EastEnders looks upset as he gives a moving eulogy

Aunt Sal’s rarely seen husband Harold arrives. Harold moves the congregation – even Phil – to tears with his eulogy.

2. Sam’s money hungry – again!

Harold delivers news to Sam Mitchell in EastEnders

Harold soon has news for Sam about Aunt Sal’s Will. It turns out Sal left Phil, Grant and Sam £100,000.

EastEnders spoilers: Sam looks confused as she pleads with Phil

Sam demands Phil give her the money, but he refuses. So she begins scheming…

3. Alfie drops a bombshell

EastEnders: Sam and Alfie look annoyed in Peggy's

Alfie’s jealousy over Phil is bothering him. He soon reveals that Phil slept with Emma to Sam, who uses the info to blackmail Phil for the money. But Phil refuses to give in to her demands…

4. Kat finds out

Kat Slater is worried in the Square.

As Sam steps up her blackmail, Phil and Ben meet in the Square and are behaving secretively. Kat spots them and is immediately concerned.

EastEnders: Kat watches Ben walk away as he clutches presents and looks suspicious.

She confronts Ben, who covers for Phil. But what is really going on here?

Phil Mitchell looks annoyed holding flowers in The Queen Vic

Later, at Phil and Kat’s joint birthday party in The Vic, Phil gives in to Sam after a heart-to-heart with Kat. But that doesn’t stop Sam from outing him and she reveals everything about him and Emma on the mic in the pub.

Upset Kat in EastEnders sits on Arthur's bench looking withdrawn.

Devastated Kat reels at Sam’s claims – but can Phil talk her round? Or has he lost her for good?

5. Priya delivers bad news to Suki

Priya in EastEnders smiles patronisingly at Suki who is holding a box and looks disdainful.

Priya supports Nish as he returns from the hospital. She tells Suki the builders have to relay the foundations of the cafe. Suki worries what to do and later pays Nish a visit…

6. Denise can’t cope in EastEnders spoielrs

Denise Fox stares into the distance looking troubled as concerned Jack watches her

Denise arranges a last-minute couples’ therapy session for her and Jack, however it’s clear the events of Christmas are weighing heavily on her.

Denise and Jack in EastEnders both look miserable in therapy.

Jack is rattled during the session when it becomes clear Denise isn’t listening. Jack later heads out for air where he bumps into Stacey and it’s obvious there’s still a spark…

EastEnders: Yolande smiles knowingly at glum Denise.

After a heart-to-heart with Yolande, Denise attends a community church group. Denise is surprised by how comforting she finds it.

7. Sam out in the cold

Sam looks worried as she watches Amy and Jack eat.

After her stunt at The Vic Sam is met with anger and goes to find support from Ricky. But soon angry Jack orders her to leave. Ricky rushes after her though and interrupts her mid-argument with Phil in the Square.

8. Cindy reveals her true feelings

Bobby and Cindy Beale have a conversation in Walford East.

Cindy isn’t happy about Bobby and Anna’s date and tells Bobby he’s not good enough to date Anna. As Bobby waits for Anna at Walford East, Cindy arrives, but what does she want? And will they remain civil?

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EastEnders usually airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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