EastEnders fans think they have worked out the BBC soap’s Christmas 2024 storylines, with deaths, exits, secrets exposed and returns all rumoured to be on the cards this festive period

EastEnders enthusiasts are buzzing with predictions for this year’s Christmas episodes, anticipating a rollercoaster of drama in Walford.

Speculation is rife that the festive season could bring about shocking deaths, emotional departures, and jaw-dropping revelations – in keeping with soapland’s tradition of delivering the biggest and most-shocking twists at Christmastime.

With memories of last year’s gripping murder mystery where Linda Carter was revealed as Keanu Taylor’s killer, fans are already bracing for another intense holiday period.

Theories are circulating among viewers who believe they’ve pieced together upcoming plot twists, suggesting that Christmas Day might unleash total mayhem. One popular hypothesis suggests that soap stalwart Phil Mitchell could be facing his final scenes after recent tumultuous events.

Could Phil Mitchell be involved in this Christmas’s biggest storyline? (Image: BBC)

Phil’s recent confrontations and poignant moments of vulnerability, including a scene where he appears tearful and isolated, have sparked conversations about a potential depression storyline. Fans are left wondering if this Christmas will mark the end for the iconic character, with one viewer commenting: “Something to do with Phil leaving is what I think.”

In addition to Phil’s speculated departure, there’s chatter that villain Nish Panesar might meet his demise during the festive season. Earlier storylines hinted at an impending exit when Nish was diagnosed with a terminal condition and later disclosed his urgent need for a heart transplant, reports the Mirror.

As the community still reels from The Six’s brutal attack on Nish last year, whispers suggest that instead of dying last Christmas, his end might come this time around. Will the baddie take his final bow over the holidays?

EastEnders enthusiasts are also anxiously contemplating whether Linda Carter is set for a dramatic departure from Albert Square. Following a recent episode where the character narrowly survived after a drinking relapse, speculation abounds that her role in Keanu’s death might come back to haunt her as we near the anniversary of the crime.

Will Linda and The Six be exposed, facing retribution for their actions?

Well, fans appear divided. One said: “Can see it being Linda killing again,” while another voiced dissatisfaction with recent plots, hinting at an unveiling: “The Six get revealed from last xmas because they haven’t been able to think of a decent storyline.”

Chatter about Mick Carter’s possible return adds to the anticipation – could he make a shocking comeback after his assumed demise two Christmases ago?

Amongst the whispered theories is the anticipated blow-up of Cindy Beale and Junior Knight’s secret romance, predicted to wreak havoc during the festive period. Likewise, Reiss Colwell’s deception and deadly past with his former wife Debbie might finally come to light, adding more fireworks to an already explosive Yuletide season.