I always thought he would choose Kathy.

He was shagging Sharon for two years whilst married to Kathy so who said he'd choose her?

Because she was looking after his grandchild and he'd have never let her near the baby if he'd known.

Let's face it, they both keep secrets from each other...the marriage is a disaster.

Me too, but on this occasion it'll be Sharon I think. Although we may get a situation where Kathy tries to steal him off her - but not sure that's in keeping with her character. That said, I didn't think faking her death for an insurance scam is the sort of thing she'd do!!

Sorry to the Phil/Shirley and Phil/Kathy fans but I don't think the producers will split up Phil and Sharon. Sharon is "Ma Mitchell" and she belongs with the Mitchell family. They will probably temporarily break up but I think they will stay together for the long haul. Phil and Kathy affair is inevitable but I don't think it will happen until 2016/2017.


Fair enough. But they weren't married though but I see where you're coming from. Sharon is going to explode at Phil when the truth is out but she will forgive him

Sharon's secrets are not nearly as dodgy as Phil's and to be honest, the Bobby killer secret is a tricky one as to whether or not she should tell Phil. I mean sure, he is her husband and has been supporting Ian so he should know. But Sharon is aware of the consequences of this and doesnt want to break up the Beales, she is in quite an awkward position there.

As mentioned above, why should Sharon tell Phil about Denny hitting her? As much as he helps bring Denny up, that is down to Sharon. If Sharon had disciplined a young Ben or Louise, I doubt Phil would have been impressed. How many times did Phil undermine Shirley in that respect?

Me too. I always thought Phil would choose Kathy but the producers seem to like Sharon/Phil so it is unlikely that they will split. I wouldn't want an affair story anyway, if they never did an affair again, it would be too soon. I'd like to see more faithful couples.

There must be more to this insurance scam lark, it does seem out of character for Kathy. It would be interesting though to see her explain it away if it genuinely was. It would show that even Kathy has flaws.

"I SAID NO MORE SECRETS PHIL!"

Seriously though, she'll be fuming on behalf of Ian and Ben I reckon that Phil's known for about three years that their mother was still alive, I think she'll find that hard to forgive but there's also the fact that she's his ex-wife and she'll be wondering if he's still got feelings for her the way he's been helping her and bankrolling her plans.

I think it will bend their marriage to breaking point but I don't think it'll snap as Sharon's great as 'Ma Mitchell'



Me neither. That would be such an obvious way to take it, very lazy.

I don't think Phil knows the full story either, what he said to Ronnie did not sound like the Kathy that we all knew!!! I'll be gobsmacked if that's all their is to it because the witness protection crap would be better than that FGS.

Sharon will leave Phil when the Kathy secret is out, and he'll spend ages trying to win her back. There was a line in the show some weeks ago about Phil ending up in his own, and we all know EastEnders writers love foreshadowing. I wouldn't be surprised if we see Phil spending this Christmas alone.

But a Phil/Kathy affair - ain't gonna happen, at least not in the immediate term. Phil put that to bed when he married Sharon knowing full well Kathy was alive.

Actually that would be interesting. Why does Phil always have to be in a relationship? I actually think he works better with Sharon as friends. Shirley too. Perhaps even Kathy.

I always liked Phil and Shirley's friendship but they never share scenes nowadays do they?

I can't remember the last time they shared a scene. Can you? It's a shame, I do like Shirley and Phil's friendship or frenemieship and I think Linda H and Steve Mcf work really well together. I don't see why they couldn't have scenes in that capacity.

Perhaps they want to focus on Sharon/Kathy/Phil? I think it's a shame that they don't care about Phil/Shirley as friends. I think the last time they spoke with each other was a few months ago. Phil threatened to beat up Dean if Shirley/Dean doesn't reinstate Lola at Blades. Linda Henry and Steve McFadden always have good chemistry and I think they're great mates in real life because I have seen photos of them hanging out in real life

I agree Phil's women are doormats but you just know that Sharon and Kathy will be fighting over Phil soon . Thank god Shirley isn't in love with Phil anymore.

Most likely, it does seem that way. It would be nice to see a couple of scenes with them as friends, they do have a vast history on the square, both good and bad.

That's right, I remember. He came round to the b&b and Shirley had that brilliant line about Antonio Bandares?

I think it is the chemistry between Steve Mcf and Linda H which allows me to enjoy their scenes regardless of what has gone before. The characters also work well as frenemies.

I read an interview in Best with Steve Mcf last year where he said that Linda H was his best friend on the show and that they spend a lot of time together outside of work. I haven't seen any pictures though.

It will be interesting to see how Kathy/Phil interact when she returns and where Sharon will stand on it.

I can't understand how Phil has all these strong independent women wanting him who then turn into doormats when they get together with him. It's crazy. I'm glad Shirley isn't chasing him anymore, and has Buster, agreed.

I can see it now 're Sharon and Kathy!

They are completely different types of secrets motivated by different emotions. I don't think there's much of a comparison tbh.
Sharon's moral queenliness is still intact!

She did go to tell him about Bobby several times, but he was always too busy then when he finally asked it was after she'd got her suspicions about him having an affair and so wasn't sure if she could trust him. It's not really her secret at the end of the day, which puts her in a very tricky situation. For that reason I think she'll still be angry when she finds out about Kathy but maybe a little understanding? Plus she's the expert on parents faking their deaths

Sharon has been reduced to the biggest doormat in history and when the inevitable happens and the Philth sleeps with Kathy - she will pout, eye flash and then forgive him in about ten bloody seconds.

TPTB's bizarre obsession with keeping him the 'King of the Square' totally ruined the pitiful 'revenge' storyline - and nothing will ever change.

Lol....ha! Easy to forget x

When you are a Mitchell you make it up as you along

What's the betting, when Phil returns, she'll do that thing with her eyes and seductively coo "no more lies"???!!

It's all she ever says the silly cah!

He most likely will have an affair or at least a night with Kathy. Hopefully being held captive by Gavin's heavies will finally put Phil in his place. Then there are the Hubbards and co who want Phil's downfall. If Phil comes out on top I will be really disappointed. I want to see Phil Mitchell a broken man. I also think it's about time Sharon divorced Phil. Never mind all the "Ma Mitchell" hype when she's actually mostly a doormat. Yes she slung him out but what's the bet she'll feel sorry for him? I find all the hollow ultimatums boring. Does anyone know if Keyser_Soze1 is coming back or why he was banned? He was a good poster. (I've missed a few episodes but I'm assuming Phil Mitchell is still missing?)