Funerals in EastEnders are notorious for their unexpected turns, and as the Mitchells gather to bid farewell to Aunt Sal, played by the late Anna Karen, surprises are in store. Aunt Sal, the sharp-tongued sister of Peggy Mitchell, left a lasting impact and is remembered fondly by fans.
In a poignant moment, Harold Martin (David Stern), Aunt Sal’s husband, makes a tear-jerking on-screen debut, delivering a heartfelt eulogy. However, his revelations don’t end there. A casual comment discloses that Aunt Sal has left Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) and her brothers Grant (Ross Kemp) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) a substantial inheritance of £100,000.
This bombshell leaves Sam stunned, prompting her to confront Phil about the unexpected windfall. The siblings’ relationship has been strained, with Sam’s involvement with gangster Jonah Tyler and a fling with Phil’s rival Keanu Taylor adding tension.
Embed from Getty ImagesSam, working at Peggy’s to settle her debts to Phil, demands her share but encounters resistance from her domineering brother. Kim, who portrays Sam, explains, “The relationship between Sam and Phil is that he’s always been the bully. She has had a whole lifetime of being told what to do by her big brother.”
As tensions escalate, Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) spills the beans about Phil’s alleged affair with Lola Pearce’s mum, Emma Harding (Patsy Kensit). Armed with this revelation, Sam seizes the opportunity to blackmail Phil for her inheritance.
Phil remains defiant, doubting Sam’s resolve. However, the explosive truth emerges at Phil and Kat Slater’s (Jessie Wallace) joint birthday party in the Queen Vic. Phil reluctantly agrees to Sam’s demands, but the party takes an unexpected turn when Sam grabs the microphone and exposes Phil’s affair with Emma.
The revelation leaves Kat in shock, Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) furious, and the future of Phil’s marriage hanging in the balance. Will Kat believe Sam, and could this scandal mark the end of her relationship with Phil? EastEnders fans are in for a dramatic episode as the fallout from Aunt Sal’s funeral continues to unravel.
