Return of Queen Vic owner in tragic Linda twist
EastEnders viewers are convinced that Mick Carter will be making a shock return to the BBC soap to save his ex-wife, Linda, whose tragic downfall continues
EastEnders devotees speculate that Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer, might be set for a dramatic comeback amid Linda’s (Kellie Bright) heartrending struggle.
Audiences were left distraught on Thursday night (December 12) as Linda’s fight with alcoholism took centre stage.
In poignant scenes, it became painfully clear to viewers that Linda was in dire need of help, particularly during a touching moment shared with Elaine (Harriet Thorpe) as she bathed her.
Despite Elaine’s stern reality checks and gentle guidance, Linda ignored her advice and reached for the bottle once more. Witnessing Linda’s descent into chaos again, many fans believe that her former husband, Mick, could be the only one capable of rescuing her.
Taking to X, fans voiced their concerns over Linda’s downward spiral. One viewer pleaded: “Bring Mick back for Linda, and hopefully, she’ll beat her addiction,” reports the Manchester Evening News.
Another speculated: “So, in the next episode, Mick will return to save Linda.” A third chimed in: “I honestly believe there’ll be a ‘Christmas Carol’ type of episode where Linda is faced with the consequences if she doesn’t stop drinking. The leaked ‘funeral pictures’ will all be a figment of her subconscious, and Mick will be back in ghost form.”
While another fan implored: “Oh Mick, please come back and save your EL before it’s too late. Both Linda and Phil breaking my heart.”
Once considered Albert Square’s golden couple, Mick and Linda’s relationship has weathered numerous storms. Their marriage ended in 2022, with Mick tying the knot with Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) in December.
But it wasn’t long before their union crumbled, as Mick uncovered the extent of Janine’s scheming ways, sending their relationship into a nosedive from the get-go.
In a dramatic turn of events last December, Mick made a valiant effort to rescue his ex-wife Linda from the perilous English Channel. Tragically, while he managed to save Janine, Mick could not save himself.
The episode concluded with viewers on the edge of their seats as Mick didn’t resurface from the water, leading many to believe he had met his demise. Yet, Mick’s body has remained undiscovered.
Reflecting on his time on EastEnders, the actor candidly shared: “I was blessed with some amazing storylines, some s**te ones as well. They f***ed it up towards the end. It’s a shame it had to come to an end, but I’d f***ing had enough.”
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