EastEnders Christmas spoilers: Lola announcement, death confirmed and Suki exit twist

EastEnders reaches its climax as Christmas Day arrives in Walford.

It’s the day of Sharon and Keanu’s wedding as the pair prepare to take their vows. But as the couple are about to say “I do”, Phil arrives. Elsewhere, Suki prepares to leave Walford but she’s stopped in her tracks by a surprise visitor. She is stopped once again later when she receives a panicked phone call from Vinny, forcing her to return to No.41

Back in The Vic, Denise, Kathy, Linda, Sharon, Stacey and Suki seek solace as they all try to process the events of the day, but none of them could have predicted what was about to happen. In a flash, their lives are permanently changed forever as a Walford male meets his fate in The Vic.

Back at No.55, The Mitchell’s receive a surprise video message from Lola who reveals that Jay and Honey are both running the London Marathon. With Lola’s words about family ringing true, Phil heads to The Vic.

As the residents of Walford try to come to terms with recent events, one Walford resident overhears something she shouldn’t and can’t resist spreading the gossip far and wide. Against Anna and Gina’s advice, Elaine forges ahead with a plan to bring the residents of Albert Square together. But with emotions running high, things don’t go to plan.

1. Bernie tries to put on a brave face as she wakes up alone in No.23B with no electricity or heating, and after an emotional call with Karen, pleads with Keanu to speak to Sharon so that their mum can come home. Keanu refuses and uninvites Bernie to the wedding, fearing that his involvement in Albie’s kidnap will come to light

   
2. • Plucking up the courage, Bernie heads to No.55 to interrupt the Mitchell’s raucous Christmas lunch demanding an audience with Phil.

     

3. Sharon and Keanu get ready for their wedding day at No.43 with Zack and Martin, as Sharon tries to mask her guilt