EastEnders is set to delve deeper into Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) growing sense of loneliness, with the character becoming more isolated in the coming week.
Earlier this year, the BBC soap hinted at concerns for Phil’s mental health when he was seen breaking down in tears after heated arguments with his family. Recently, he has also found himself sidelined, particularly with the arrival of cousin Billy Mitchell’s (Perry Fenwick) long-lost brother, Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian).
In recent episodes, Teddy has set his sights on buying Phil’s nightclub, Peggy’s, which has been closed since the tragic crowd crush in September. Next week, Teddy will make a formal offer to buy the club, but Phil becomes frustrated when Teddy underbids and mentions there are other potential buyers.
It seems the potential sale of the club is weighing heavily on Phil, possibly because it’s one of his last ties to his late mother, Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor), with the venue named in her honor.
On top of this, Phil has yet to learn that his estranged wife, Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace), has rekindled her relationship with ex-husband Alfie Moon (Shane Richie).
Despite Phil’s past betrayal when he cheated on her with Emma Harding (Patsy Kensit), Kat is still worried about him. She, along with Phil’s other ex-wife Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), will each attempt to talk to him next week.
However, Phil, increasingly withdrawn, pushes both women away, masking his feelings and refusing to open up. Will Phil accept help before he hits rock bottom?
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