A shocking murder twist has been confirmed in upcoming EastEnders episodes, as tensions

explode over a long-missing character’s fate. The storyline takes a dramatic turn when a relative of the missing person directly accuses two major characters of being responsible for what they believe to be a tragic and sinister outcome.

Longtime viewers will remember that shortly after Harry Mitchell made his debut in Walford,

it was revealed that his ex-girlfriend, Shireen, had mysteriously disappeared. As time passed and no sign of her was found, fears grew that she had met a grim end. Suspicions had initially fallen on Harry himself, with whispers and accusations suggesting he may have been involved in her vanishing. However, in an unexpected twist, new spoilers reveal that the focus is shifting elsewhere—and this time, it’s Harry’s own parents who find themselves under scrutiny.
Next week, Shireen’s determined brother, Asad, storms into the Square with fresh allegations, directly confronting Harry’s mother, Nicola, and his father, Teddy. In a surprising revelation, Asad tells Harry that he no longer believes he was responsible for whatever happened to his sister. Instead, he is convinced that Nicola and Teddy are the ones with blood on their hands. Four years after Shireen’s disappearance, Asad is certain he is finally closing in on the truth—but is he really?

While the accusations are shocking, what’s even more concerning is the reaction they provoke. Teddy, a man not known for keeping his cool, is visibly rattled when confronted. His defensive stance does little to reassure Harry, who, for the first time, begins to question whether his father has been hiding something from him all along. The once unwavering trust between them begins to crack, and Harry demands answers. Could his father really be guilty of something so horrific?
Meanwhile, Nicola’s behavior is equally suspicious. Instead of outright denying the allegations, she starts acting strangely, avoiding direct questions and seeming increasingly on edge. Then, in a secretive move, she arranges a clandestine meeting with a mysterious new arrival named Benji. The two exchange tense words, with Nicola urgently pressing him for information about Shireen’s whereabouts. But why would Nicola be seeking out a man like Benji, and more importantly, why does she believe he holds the key to solving this mystery?

The growing secrecy surrounding Nicola only raises more red flags. If she truly has nothing to hide, why would she be so desperate to track down someone who might know what happened to Shireen? And if she does have knowledge of the young woman’s fate, why has she remained silent for so long?
Adding to the intrigue, actress Laura Doddington, who plays Nicola, recently gave an interview to Inside Soap magazine, hinting that her character is far from innocent. She revealed that Nicola is burdened with numerous secrets, and the weight of them is becoming harder to bear.
Discussing the upcoming dramatic developments, Doddington explained, “It’s the anniversary of Shireen’s disappearance, and Nicola wants to be there for her son. It’s all about nurturing Harry, who is broken.” However, her motherly concern is complicated by the fact that she is sitting on a mountain of deception.
She went on to tease, “Nicola is carrying all these secrets around. She’s watching her son suffer as a consequence, and it’s harder on her than she ever thought it would be. In the coming weeks, you will see Nicola pushed to the edge.”

The actress further warned that Nicola’s desperation will lead her to make some extreme decisions. “All I’ll say is she will go to any lengths to protect her boys, but equally, in doing that, she is also protecting herself.”
Nicola’s dark secrets don’t stop at Shireen’s case. She is also hiding a criminal side that her family remains unaware of, including her involvement in illegal dealings and drug sales. On top of that, there’s the huge revelation that Zack Hudson, not Teddy, is actually the biological father of her son, Barney Mitchell.
Just this week, Zack discovered the truth about Barney’s parentage and immediately threatened to expose Nicola’s lies. But his defiance came at a price. In a chilling act of intimidation, Nicola arranged for him to suffer a brutal attack, making it clear that she would not hesitate to use violence to protect her secrets.
With Asad’s accusations shaking up the Mitchell family and Nicola’s list of lies growing longer by the day, the question remains: how long can she keep her dark past hidden? And more urgently, is Shireen truly dead, or is there more to the story than anyone realizes?
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