November 7th 2023.
EastEnders fans were left with a big surprise when they tuned into Monday's episode - a change in the credits. During the episode, Kat Slater offered support to Sharon Watts, who was reeling from the news of her son Albie being kidnapped. It was at the episode's end however, that viewers noticed the surprise - 'Kat Slater' had returned.
Kat had married Phil Mitchell last month, and viewers had grown accustomed to seeing 'Kat Mitchell' in the credits. Fans took to social media to express their joy, with one tweeting, "Kat Slater in today’s credits that’s what i like to see #EastEnders." Another joked about how the honeymoon period was over quickly and another pointed out that 'Kat Mitchell' hadn't lasted long.
The return of Kat's maiden name has led some to speculate whether Phil and Kat's marriage really is set to fall apart. Phil has cheated on Kat with Emma Harding just days before the wedding, and while Kat has yet to find out, the burden of Phil's secret is still hanging over him. With Alfie Moon set to return, future scenes will see Phil panicking about Kat's ex revealing all. Could Alfie expose Phil and Emma's one night stand to Kat and cause their break up? Or could Keanu Taylor, who has sussed Phil's infidelity, be the one to spill all?
The Christmas Day episode will see at least one of Walford's men dead on the floor of the Queen Vic, having been murdered by The Six. Phil's name has been thrown into the mix, given his connections with almost all of the women involved. If The Six were to cover up the murder well enough, Kat may not know that Phil is dead and could assume she had been jilted, making her even more keen to keep her maiden name. Could Phil be set to die at Christmas, leaving Kat without a husband and therefore a Slater again?
Only time will tell if this clue is a hint to Phil's future, or just another red herring. Be sure to follow Metro Soaps on WhatsApp to get the latest updates and trending stories straight to your phone so you never miss a storyline again.
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