EastEnders’ Danny Walters lets slip 'EXPLOSIVE' Christmas episode details

His bosses aren't going to be too pleased...

Author: William MarriottPublished 9th Oct 2019
Last updated 9th Oct 2019

EastEnders actor Danny Walters has been teasing what's to come on the soap's annual Christmas Day episode, suggesting Keanu Taylor and Sharon Mitchell's affair will be revealed.

Danny said viewers will be in for a treat, as the episode is an "explosive classic", similar to that of when Max Branning and Stacey Fowler's affair was revealed.

Speaking to The Mirror, the actor said, "It's going to be explosive, like classic Christmas Day. There’s a lot of involvement of the Keanu and Sharon storyline.

"And it’s been going for a while, the Sheanu storyline and you see different elements to the relationship - when he’s been tied to the bed with pink fluffy handcuffs and you’ve seen him when he’s tied to a warehouse, threatened with death."

Claiming he doesn't know the full storyline yet, Danny added, "I don’t know who it’s going to be revealed by but it’s going to be a very smart, clever… it might not be obvious, it could be something very subtle.

"It’s hard to say if there will be a death because I can’t say. But it’s… you would have thought that there is going to be some damage. There’s got to be some repercussions for the storyline."

Danny went on to joke that when Phil Mitchell finds out Sharon is carrying Keanu's baby, not his, the scenes will be dramatic, revealing, "Personally, I’ve been training a lot in the gym just in case!"

EastEnders boss Kate Oates has also teased the Christmas Day episode will be dramatic.

Last month, she revealed, "Much of it will circulate around a very complicated and messy love affair — so expect some major Sheanu drama as it all explodes - but we’ve got some twists and surprises in that story which last right through to New Year."

Check out all the EastEnders spoilers for next week:

The week begins with Kathy Beae bumping into Rainie and Stuart. Following the encounter Kathy suggests to Max that she could supervise Rainie while she's looking after baby Abi.

Max refuses and makes Kathy promise that she won't let Rainie see Abi. Unfortunately for her Stuart blackmails her and warns if Rainie can't see Abi then he'll tell everyone what Kathy did.

Kathy gives in and secretly lets Rainie take Abi to the park. Stuart opens up to Bex and confesses that something isn't right with Rainie but the teenager encourages him to trust her more.

When Stuart finds his girlfriend, he's devastated by what he sees... Later a furious Rainie visits Kathy and resorts to desperate measures.

Stuart blames Kathy for Rainie's situation and the latest turn of events. Stuart then visits Kathy in the café and threatens to hurt Ian and Ben.

The pair manage to open up and as the conversation turns deeper, Stuart confides in Kathy about the judgement he and Rainie constantly face because of their history.

Elsewhere Tiffany opens up to her boyfriend and reveals she's ready to take their relationship to the next step.

It's not long before the teenagers are discussing the future of their relationship. Before long Sonia Fowler and the rest of the Taylor family are intrigued when Keegan and Tiff say they have an announcement to make.

Mitch Baker reassures Karen Taylor about Keegan's relationship. When Gray Atkins spots that Karen is feeling down in the dumps he suggests they throw a party to celebrate Chantelle's pregnancy.

Gray tells his wife that he wants to treat her to an overnight stay in a hotel and he manages to persuade his mum-in-law to babysit the kids for the night.

Unfortunately their romantic night together doesn't go according to plan because Mackenzie throws up all over the sofa which forces Chantelle and Gray to return home.

Meanwhile on the Square, Leo asks Whitney out for a drink and although she agrees at first, she backtracks when Callum Highway arrives in the café.

Whit then has another change of heart and agrees to meet Leo in The Vic for a drink. Whitney agrees that Tiff can meet Leo but she's left confused when it becomes apparent that it isn't their first encounter.

While Leo is left frustrated that his plans may be scuppered, Tiff puts doubt in her sister's mind over the new man in her life.

Tiffany later tries to put things right with her sister but it's not long before the sisters exchange harsh words… Later, Leo surprises Whit when he defends Tiffany's actions.

He then suggests they go back to his house but when Whitney spots Callum and Ben walk in, she's adamant they stay at E20.

Later Whitney gets drunk and admits to Leo that she's jealous of her younger sister Tiffany… When Callum spots his ex-fiancée, he checks she's okay and soon after they have an emotional chat.

Whitney later bumps into Callum's older brother Stuart and the pair have a heartfelt conversation.

Elsewhere in Walford, Sonia Fowler grows suspicious of what Martin is up to and decides to confront him.

Martin pays Louise Mitchell and visit and asks her to go and see Bex but she's quick to make up an excuse. When Lisa Fowler tries to encourage her daughter to go and visit her BFF, Louise admits that she's scared.

After overhearing their conversation, Mel manages to get Louise to open up to her. Across the Square, Sonia breaks down in tears when she's talking to Lisa about Bex's current situation.

Later on, following a conversation with Mel, Louise visits Bex and the pair have a heart to heart. Sonia and Martin are left feeling reassured.

Martin is still 'helping' out Ben but is put off and tells him that he doesn't need any back-up with an upcoming collection job.

When Ian Beale asks Martin for Monday's takings he's left unimpressed with the amount he hands over – leading Martin to lash out.

Martin's week takes a turn for the worse when he has a pick-up with Tubbs that ends with him missing Bex's mental health appointment. As things spiral out of control Martin is left injured.

Sonia is alarmed when she sees Martin's injuries and demands that he goes to A&E but he refuses. She starts to grow agitated with his lack of consideration for their daughter which results in Martin begging her for forgiveness.

Over to the Slater household it dawns on Kush Kazemi just how much the family are struggling – will he be able to help them?

Over to the Carter household and Mick asks Mitch to hold the fort in the pub while he heads off to a doctor's appointment about his panic attacks.

When Linda returns to The Vic and sees Mitch behind the bar, she demands an explanation and is left concerned when she discovers her husband is at the doctors.

Iqra Ahmed rants to Ruby Allen about her relationship because she feels that Ash is deliberately not introducing her to her family – but is there more to the story?

EastEnders airs on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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