Fans have been eagerly anticipating Shirley’s return.
EastEnders fans are speculating that Phil Mitchell may reunite with Shirley while receiving treatment at a mental health facility. This theory emerged after last night’s episode, where a deeply troubled Phil finally accepted that he needed help.
As Grant, Nigel, and Linda confronted him in the Arches, Phil attempted to take his own life. However, the gun wasn’t loaded, and Grant managed to wrestle it away from him. Grant wasn’t much more helpful after that—he later headed to The Vic, where he played a role in saving Sharon from the wreckage.
Phil bared his soul in last night’s episode of EastEnders.
Back at the Arches, Phil confided in Linda and Nigel. When Nigel revealed his dementia diagnosis, it seemed they had finally broken through to Phil. And when a care worker arrived, Phil ultimately agreed to seek the help he desperately needed.
As the episode concluded, Phil departed Walford to receive professional support on his road to recovery. However, fans are speculating that his journey might hold an unexpected twist—could Shirley be waiting for him inside the facility?
As last night’s scenes unfolded, EastEnders fans took to X to share their theories about a possible Shirley Carter comeback. Could her return to the soap be on the horizon?
“What if Phil encounters his former flame Shirley Carter while in the mental health facility? We know she was previously hospitalised off-screen following Mick’s ‘death’… we can only hope!” one fan speculated.
Another recalled, “Didn’t Dean mention that Shirley had a breakdown and was in a mental health facility?”
A third viewer wondered, “Could Phil discover Shirley is also there? Dean previously said he was caring for her after Mick’s death affected her mental health. Now that he’s in prison, maybe she spiraled and ended up admitted to the same place as Phil. Could they return together, supporting each other emotionally?”
A fourth echoed, “I’m fairly certain Dean said she was in a mental health facility. Now that would be an interesting twist!”
Fans have been eagerly awaiting Shirley’s return to Walford—could this finally be the moment?
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