EastEnders spoilers: Mick Carter has a secret child?

We didn't see this coming

eastenders mick carter

by Eden-Olivia Lord |
Updated on

The Carters have been through enough over the years and now there’s baby daddy drama involving Mick Carter.

For the past few weeks Frankie Lewis has been getting up close and personal with the Carter household and even taking secret pictures of them.

However things change next week when Mick finally confronts her and she drops the huge bombshell that she thinks he’s her dad…

mick carter
Frankie drops a bombshell on Mick next week ©BBC

Meanwhile Gray Atkins begins to struggle as Chantelle Atkins’ funeral fast approaches. He’s then forced to make a decision when Whitney Dean’s first hearing is the same day as the funeral – what will he chose?

Jags Panesar tells his family that he’s dating Habiba Ahmed but his mum is less than pleased and betrays him…

Jean Slater warns Kush Kazemi about gambling online – but he reassures her it’s just a bit of fun.

And Phil Mitchell visits Raymond in hospital.

EastEnders spoilers: Monday 5 – Friday 9 October 2020

Gallery

EastEnders spoilers: Mick Carter's baby daddy drama

EastEnders spoilers1 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

The week begins with Mick and Linda Carter both feeling guilty following last week's events.

EastEnders spoilers2 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

After Mick apologises to his wife, Tina Carter also apologised to Frankie for coming on too strong. However things take a turn when Tina asks about the pictures and following an argument Frankie ends up storming off.

EastEnders spoilers3 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Mick's suspicions about Frankie continue to increase and when he discovers that she's looking after Ollie Carter, he panics and rushes over to the park.

EastEnders spoilers4 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Mick then pushes Frankie for answers about why she's hanging around the Carter family so much which is when she drops the bombshell – she thinks he's her dad.

EastEnders spoilers5 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Gray struggles to look after the children, work on Whitney's trial and cope with his guilt after murdering Chantelle.

EastEnders spoilers6 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

When he later meets with a colleague, she wants to take him off the case. However when he discovers that Chantelle's funeral is the same day as Whitney's hearing, he begs his colleague that he needs to work…

EastEnders spoilers7 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Meanwhile Whit struggles looking after Gray's kids while he's at work and when he arrives home he tells Whitney that he'll continue to work on her case.

EastEnders spoilers8 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

However Whitney worries that he needs to be with his kids for the funeral – even though she really wants him to support her in court.

EastEnders spoilers9 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

On the day of Chantelle's funeral Gray struggles to hold it together… Elsewhere Whitney's prepares for her first day in court with the support of Sonia Fowler, but neither of them are prepared for what happens…

EastEnders spoilers10 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

The prosecution grills Whitney but she manages to find the courage to defend herself.

EastEnders spoilers11 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

However when Mick takes the stand he struggles with the questions and as the prosecutor keeps pushing him for answers, Mick grabs his chest in pain and collapses following a panic attack.

EastEnders spoilers12 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Elsewhere Mitch Baker admits to Karen that he loves her but she reminds him that she's with Billy Mitchell and that her ex should move out once the dust has settled.

EastEnders spoilers13 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Suki has some words for Vinny Panesar about Kheerat Panesar being so cut up about Chantelle's passing.

EastEnders spoilers14 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

When she finds Jags' jeans covered in Martin Fowler's blood, she worries about the police searching the flat.

EastEnders spoilers15 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Shortly after the police visit the Panesar family and reveal that they don't have any suspects for the break in or the attack on Martin – Suki is left relieved.

EastEnders spoilers16 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

However when Jags announces he's dating Habiba, Suki puts on a front that she's happy for him… But later it becomes clear that she's furious about his love life and makes a horrific decision.

EastEnders spoilers17 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Suki's betrayal impacts her entire family and when Ash Panesar realises what her mum has done, she's left horrified.

EastEnders spoilers18 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Meanwhile Jean warns Kush about the poker games on his tablet because she'd be terrified of losing money but he insists it's just a bit of fun. Suki interrupts their conversation and demands more rent due to the new tenants at the house.

EastEnders spoilers19 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Kat Moon and Stacey Fowler are desperate to pay Suki but Kush saves the day with a wad of cash.

EastEnders spoilers20 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

While Jean is suspicious, Kush gives Suki the money and promises the rest later… He then opens up a gambling app and puts down a big bet.

EastEnders spoilers21 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Phil asks Callum Highway to look into the family that adopted Raymond to see if there's anything that could help his case.

EastEnders spoilers22 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Callum tells Ben he'll be at Lexi's dance recital when Thompson calls him into the station again. Over at the police station, Thompson suggests that Callum start wearing a wire so they can pick up more information.

EastEnders spoilers23 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

Later, Callum tells Phil that he couldn't find anything about Raymond's family but he could ask his 'contacts' and see if they know anything. However Phil isn't interested and heads off to the hospital…

EastEnders spoilers24 of 24
CREDIT: BBC

EastEnders spoilers

While there, Phil visits Raymond and feels and instant bond. However when he starts chatting to Ellie, he lies about who he is and why he's there.

WATCH: 'They do set up some chats': Sophie and Leanne expose the producers | Love Island Secrets

READ MORE

EastEnders: Ian Beale 'most hated man in Walford' as Adam Woodyatt written out

EastEnders: Max Branning set for 'explosive' exit storyline

Emmerdale co-stars confirm relationship after playing onscreen siblings

Before any of the above, here's everything that will happen in Eastenders this week...

The week begins with trouble brewing when Jack Branning begins to suspect that Denise Fox is keeping a secret from him and demands to know if she’s having an affair – but is it all that it seems?

Elsewhere in the Square Ian Beale is determined to land a catering contract and pulls out all the stops to impress the council including capitalizing on Bobby Beale’s idea on having a “Lucy Beale Foundation”.

Later Max Branning warns him that he wants his money back with interest or he’ll destroy him – what will Ian do?

Karen Taylor and Mitch Baker struggle to come to terms of their daughter’s death and as emotions run high they lean in for a kiss…

Mick Carter begins to grow suspicious of Frankie Lewis, Rainie Branning and Stuart Highway prepare to tie the knot, Callum Highway is accused of being a grass and Suki Panesar shows her true colours.

When's EastEnders on TV?

EastEnders is back to airing Mondays to Fridays but will only be 20-minute long episodes.

Just so you know, we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website - read why you should trust us