EastEnders spoilers: Shirley Carter betrays Jean Slater in devastating Phil Mitchell twist

EASTENDERS hardman Phil Mitchell has a lot to think about at the moment but in coming weeks his attention will turn to the £50,000 which was stolen from him by Alfie Moon earlier this year. In a bid to locate the money, he’ll enlist the help of Shirley Carter but she’ll be put in a difficult position when she realises she must betray a friend.

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Phil Mitchell (played by Steve McFadden) was furious when he found out £50,000 had been stolen and he’s convinced the Slaters have his money.

Both Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) have denied knowing anything about the money but viewers know this isn’t true.

In upcoming episodes, viewers will see Phil turn his attention back to the stolen money and ask Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) to help him find out who took it.

The pair spot Stacey with a new phone while Jean Slater (Gillian Wrigh) is also seen sporting new clothes.

Shirley agrees to help Phil to gather proof the Slaters have his money but is shocked by what she discovers.

She accompanies Jean to her next visit to the hospital and probes the matriarch about how her family is doing.

But Shirley doesn’t expect Jean to reveal all about the feud between Stacey and Kat over money and a custody battle with Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami).

Shirley quickly realises the money they’re arguing over is the stolen cash from Phil.

However, she understands if she tells her former flame the Slaters have his money she will be betraying Jean’s trust.

Furthermore, the revelation could cause even more stress for Jean, who already has enough to deal with.

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EastEnders spoilers: Shirley Carter betrays Jean Slater in devastating Phil Mitchell twist? (Image: BBC)

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EastEnders spoilers: Phil Mitchell spots Stacey with a new phone (Image: BBC)

Jean would realise Shirley had gone behind her back to split the family if Phil finds out and it could mark the end of their friendship.

With Phil promising her a cut of the cash as a reward, will Shirley make a devastating decision and betray her friend?

Or will Shirley turn her back on Phil and tell him the Slaters’ argument has nothing to do with the £50,000.

It comes after it was announced as Tamzin Outhwaite is departing her role.

Mel’s exit is said to be linked to her son Hunter’s (Charlie Winter) return to Walford after a short stint in jail.

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EastEnders spoilers: Will Shirley betray Jean and turn on the Slaters? (Image: BBC)

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EastEnders spoilers: Mel Owen is set to leave Albert Square with son Hunter (Image: BBC)

Speaking about her decision, Tamzin said: “When John [Yorke] asked me to return to EastEnders back in 2017, I jumped at the chance to play Mel once more but it was only supposed to be for a year.

“That year quickly passed and I agreed to stay on for another, but now the time feels right to once again pursue other challenges.

“I will of course miss so many people here at EastEnders, and I will forever have good memories of my time at the show, but I am also excited to experience new roles outside of Walford.”

It remains to be seen how Mel will bid farewell to the Square but it certainly won’t be quietly.

EastEnders airs tonight on BBC One at 8.30pm.

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