Phil from EastEnders isolates himself during Christmas, leading to even more sadness.

The holiday season in EastEnders is about to hit hard for Phil Mitchell, as his mental health takes a toll on him. Phil's ex-wife Sharon Watts is worried about him and his recent behavior has given her cause for concern. As fans already know, Phil is going through a rough time with loneliness and it seems like Christmas is only making things worse for him.

It's been revealed that Phil will be facing a new storyline where he struggles with isolation and starts to cut himself off from the world. This is evident as he becomes distant and unresponsive to those around him, especially when he sees Sharon getting close to his cousin Teddy Mitchell. The pair have decided to give their romantic connection a chance, which only adds to Phil's feelings of loneliness and abandonment.

While Teddy's ex-wife Nicola Mitchell is openly jealous and upset about their relationship, Phil continues to retreat into himself. On Christmas Day, Sharon visits Phil with a present from their son Albie, but it's clear that he's not in a good place mentally. Later, when Phil is invited to join the Mitchells for Christmas lunch, things become awkward and tense as he struggles to connect with his family.

Things only get worse when he sees Sharon and Teddy sharing a warm moment, causing him to leave the celebrations early. Sharon, who is genuinely concerned about Phil, tries to reach out to him the next day, but he continues to push her away. Feeling desperate, she turns to an unlikely ally for help.

Fans are left wondering if Sharon will reach out to Phil's brother Grant Mitchell for assistance. There has been speculation that Ross Kemp will reprise his role as Grant in the soap's 40th anniversary in February. The actor was spotted leaving the soap's production base last month, leading to rumors of his return.

As the storyline unfolds, viewers can't help but wonder if Grant will come back to save his troubled brother. Will Phil let him in and accept his help? Or will he continue to push everyone away and spiral further into his loneliness?

Don't miss these emotional scenes, airing on BBC One from Monday 23 December at 7.30pm. Make sure to tune in or catch them first on iPlayer from 6am. And as always, share your thoughts and theories with us in the comments section below. We'd love to hear from you!

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