EastEnders spoilers: Louise Mitchell makes a killer confession

She’s been struggling ever since she set Keanu Taylor up

Author: Eden-Olivia LordPublished 7th Jan 2020

It’s all kicking off in EastEnders next week and it starts with Louise Mitchell continuing to struggle with Keanu Taylor’s ‘death’.

While she thinks he’s been murdered for cheating on her with her step mum Sharon Mitchell and being her baby daddy, she’s unaware that Martin Fowler and Linda Carter let Keanu run away.

Next week the guilt becomes too much for Louise and she makes a shocking confession – Keanu is dead and it’s all her fault.

Elsewhere in the Square, Linda is stunned to discover she was in a hotel room with a random man, Honey Mitchell has a pregnancy scare and the Slaters celebrate Kat Moon’s birthday.

Also, Martin’s hit and run victim wakes up in the hospital but has a demand and the police almost catch Mitch Baker illegally brewing gin.

Next week’s EastEnders spoilers Monday 13 – Friday 17 January 2020

Bex Fowler continues to grow concerned for Louise as she struggles to cope with baby Peggy. Meanwhile when Dotty Cotton joins Bex at the market it quickly becomes clear that the mischievous teenager likes Leo King.

Bex bumps into Lisa Fowler and after the pair open up about Louise, it makes Lisa even more determined to help her daughter. Martin warns Ben to keep Louise under control and when he tracks down his sister he issues her a severe warning.

Everything becomes too much for Louise and she ends up unloading her burden – Keanu is dead and she's responsible.

Lisa is convinced her daughter is unwell and while she's out with baby Peggy, she calls a doctor. When Ian Beale and Sharon discover what Louise said, Shaz is certain it's not true.

Desperate to help her daughter, Lisa tells Phil and Ben everything she knows. However while alone, Phil is left confused that Martin was the man Ben trusted to kill Keanu.

Lisa tries to encourage Louise to get help but when Phil arrives he admits that Louise isn't lying about Keanu. Lisa is furious at her ex-husband and explodes at him, but he quickly reassures her that Louise will be okay.

Ben is stunned when Callum arrives at the car lot… Meanwhile Stuart is thrilled to have Callum back and Rainie Branning makes it her mission to get him dating again; she even makes sure Ben overhears her plan.

Later on when Ben spots Callum with a man he jumps to conclusions and assumes he's on a date and sets out to sabotage them.

Callum is quick to confront his ex and issues him some home truths before admitting he can handle Ben's 'work'. However Callum is stunned by Ben's response…

Phil is pleased when Dennis Rickman Jnr continues to ignore his mum Sharon but when he spots the police outside the Taylors he begins to worry…

As the police question Karen about her son Keanu, she's quick to play things down. It's not long before the police arrive at Phil's…

Rainie takes Callum's love life into her own hands and manages to set up a date for him. However is Callum ready to move on from Ben?

Mick Carter lies to Shirley Carter about the hotel booking from New Year – he's unaware that she already knows. Shirley urges Mick to confront Linda.

Linda arrives home and is shocked at Mick's accusation. She is later horrified when she discovers that she was at the hotel with a man.

The next day Linda hides her hangover form Mick and feels a lot of pressure at work as Shirley keeps a close eye on her.


Struggling with the stress, Linda sneaks out to drink but when Tina Carter arrives with a letter the Carters are elated at the news.

Linda pops open the champagne to celebrate but when Shirley spots a worried Mick, she's quick to warn her daughter-in-law that she'll be watching her every move.

Mick apologises to his wife for telling Shirley and Tina about the hotel booking. While working, Linda struggles when Daniel offers her a drink… Linda later plans to go out but Mick's suspicions begin to annoy her.

Elsewhere Billy Mitchell is at a loss on how to help Honey and shares his worries with Lola Pearce. Honey is left distraught when she discovers it's been 6 weeks since Adam Bateman left the Square – she rushes to get a pregnancy test.

When Ash Panesar catches up with her, Honey is forced to cover. Later Billy finds evidence that Honey is not eating and desperate to help – he does to extreme lengths.

Honey makes a drastic decision and after being cornered by Ash, she's encouraged to take a pregnancy test.

Honey refuses to listen to those around her but when he actions begin to impact Janet Mitchell, she finally confesses to Billy that she needs help.

Honey forces herself to eat in front of Janet and Will Mitchell. While Billy is left delighted it dawns on Honey just how unwell she is.



Kat Moon's birthday is fast approaching and Jean is determined to celebrate it and asks Habiba Ahmed to help out.

Howver when Habiba thinks Jean is talking about Mo Slater, she's left puzzled… Despite the confusion, Kat's party ends up being a success.

Dotty helps Leo King on his stall but when Kat learns her sabotaged her plan, she's furious.

When Daniel arrives at the Slater's ahead of Jean Slater's chemotherapy appointment, Kat insists she take them.

Meanwhile, Whitney Dean and Kat arrive to swap jobs to avoid Leo and when Whit throws herself into work – Leo is not impressed.

Dotty continues to try and charm Leo but he shows his true colours when she mentions his dad tony… Later on, Dotty apologises and suggests they have a drink.

Martin Fowlers is over the moon when he discovers the hit and run victim George is awake. Sonia promises to suss him out but she's left shaken following a conversation.

Sonia lies to Martin about George and following another visit he has a demand of his own – Sonia is unaware that he's done his own investigating.

Martin and Sonia enjoy keeping their relationship a secret but Sonia's mood takes a turn for the worse when George piles the pressure on her… A desperate Sonia does the unthinkable.

Sonia encourages Dot to visit Charlie. She then arranges a drink with Martin. Kush Kazemi is thrilled to learn the pair have reunited but Martin is stunned when he returns home and finds a letter.

Mitch Baker is relieved when the police leave Karen Taylor's as he's illegally been brewing gin. When his operation is jeopardised, Bailey Baker unknowingly inspires him.

Despite Mitch's gin being a hit, he's forced to cancel his idea after a revelation from Karen.


Before any of the drama above, here’s everything that happens on EastEnders this week...

Gray and Chantelle Atkins return from their honeymoon and he’s eager for her to take a pregnancy test.

While Chantelle helps Jags Panesar with his shopping, Gray secretly watches from afar. He’s then left annoyed by his wife’s attitude and he ends up hurting her again.

Billy Mitchell is left frustrated by his ex-wife Honey but later following a turn of events he discovers her secret – she has an eating disorder.

Following the explosive drama over Christmas and New Year, Ben Mitchell and Louise Mitchell continue to be at odds.

Meanwhile, Whitney Dean is shocked again by Leo King, Vinny Panesar and Keegan Baker run into a spot of bother and Jean Slater is annoyed at Mo Slater.

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