EastEnders spoilers: Mick Carter returns to Walford with a Janine Butcher bombshell

MICK Carter has moved on from his marriage with Linda with Walford villain Janine Butcher.

After some time away, the Vic landlord played by Danny Dyer breaks some shocking news to his former wife next week in EastEnders.

Linda and Mick tried their best at making their marriage but eventually came to the conclusion their efforts were of no use.

Much to the frustration of BBC One viewers, Mick has since embarked on a romantic relationship with well-known schemer Janine Butcher (portrayed by Charlie Brooks).

In recent scenes of the London-based drama, Mick decided to take his other half away from Albert Square to meet his two sons, Johnny and Lee Carter.

Janine was on cloud nine to see her partner take their romance seriously, particularly after finding out she was pregnant.

Next week, however, there’s a bombshell waiting to be revealed as Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) prepares for Mick’s return.

She mopes to Alfie Moon – who has been helping her out in The Vic during Mick’s absence – that she doesn’t want to celebrate Halloween due to her memories with Mick.

Alfie brushes off Linda’s concerns and organises an event in The Vic.

Later on, Mick and Janine return from their holiday and the landlord is disappointed to see Alfie taking part in the work at his pub.

But with the palpable chemistry he still shares with Linda, Mick soon forgets about Alfie as he connects with her again while discussing his time away.

When they almost share a moment, Janine makes it clear her relationship with Mick is getting more serious with a surprise announcement.

What will she tell Linda and, most importantly, how will the landlady react?

EastEnders fans can expect explosive upcoming scenes as bosses get ready to wave goodbye to both Danny Dyer and Charlie Brooks.

The Cockney actor recently filmed his last scenes and was seen jumping off a cliff to his apparent death.

Viewers suspected his on-screen character could be killed off when Danny’s exit, scheduled for the Christmas period, was first announced earlier in 2022.

Meanwhile, Charlie Brooks’ departure, eighteen months after another jaw-dropping return to the Square, came as a surprise for soap fans.

While bosses are remaining tight-lipped about her exit storyline, Janine’s final scenes are expected on screens during the New Year – could her vicious scheming FINALLY come back to bite her?

It was also confirmed that Sid Owen, who plays Janine’s brother, will reprise his role as Ricky Butcher after a decade of absence.

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