EastEnders has confirmed that Phil Mitchell will reappear to speak to Sharon on the day of Dennis Rickman's funeral.
Phil (Steve McFadden) hasn't been seen since last month's tragic boat accident, which cost teenager Dennis his life.
Dennis was killed when he drowned after being locked on the lower deck by a vengeful Ian Beale, leaving his grief-stricken mum Sharon (Letitia Dean) struggling to find a way forward without him.
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It's already been revealed that Sharon (Letitia Dean) will face her darkest day later this month, when Dennis is laid to rest.
Short spoilers had teased an unexpected visitor would make the day all the more difficult for Sharon and brand new pictures have confirmed that Phil is the person in question.
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As Sharon struggles to cope on the day of Dennis's funeral, events take an unexpected turn when Phil arrives unannounced to speak to her.
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Viewers know that Sharon has been determined to speak to Phil for the last few weeks, having heard from Karen that he was responsible for the accident on that fateful night.
With Sharon still blaming Phil for Dennis’ death, tensions quickly rise between the former couple when they come face to face. But will Phil take the blame for the tragic events?
EastEnders airs these scenes on Monday, Monday 23 at 8pm on BBC One.
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