EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter returns for epic clash with Janine Butcher as the family say goodbye to Tina

LINDA Carter is back in Albert Square next week ahead of Tina’s funeral.

But she loses her cool after seeing Janine Butcher with her estranged husband Mick in upcoming scenes of EastEnders.

Walford villain Janine (portrayed by Charlie Brooks) has been a great source of support for Mick (Danny Dyer) as he tries to cope with Tina’s murder.

But for Linda (returning actress Kellie Bright), Janine has been an obstacle in her marriage with The Vic landlord.

Coming up, a solemn atmosphere hangs over the Square as the Carters prepare for Tina’s funeral.

Mick gets a shock when he first spots Linda turning up at The Vic.

With their divorce proceedings underway, the former couple bicker and things only get worse when Nancy gives Linda the cold shoulder.

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At the crematorium, Linda is distracted from Shirley’s touching eulogy when she recognises Janine as the person who told her do divorce Mick.

Once again, Janine supports Mick when he becomes overwhelmed with emotion during his own eulogy and Linda fails to soothe him.

Linda’s old demons make a return and she drunkenly causes a scene at the crematorium as she rages about Janine to the Carters.

Sharon Watts later sees a very drunk Linda storming over to The Vic and intercepts her, inviting her back to hers.

However, she’s unable to keep Linda distracted, despite telling her she needs a game plan to fight Janine.

Linda rushes to the local pub and confronts Janine for telling her to divorce Mick.

BBC One viewers most probably remember that Janine went to see Linda during the festive period in a bid to drive a wedge between her and Mick.

Linda left Albert Square in September, 2021, after giving birth to her youngest daughter Annie and has since been rejecting Mick’s numerous attempts at fixing their marriage.

She eventually sent him divorce papers, making their breakup official.

Actress Kellie Bright was tipped to come back to EastEnders just in time for Tina’s funeral and ahead of Danny Dyer’s departure, after her maternity leave.

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EastEnders airs on BBC One from 7.30pm from Monday to Thursday.