A teenager is set to be killed in an upcoming EastEnders storyline
In scenes due to air very soon EastEnders fans will see one of the teens in Walford murdered - Shakil Kazemi.
Earlier this year EastEnders bosses confirmed they're working with one of their former actress, Brooke Kinsella MBE, on a powerful knife crime storyline.
Back in 2008 Brooke's brother Ben was fatally stabbed and since then she's started the Ben Kinsella Trust which tackles knife crime through campaigning and education.
After it was confirmed that the 34-year-old star will be working alongside the BBC One show, she's revealed why it's important to tackle the storyline. She explained: "I commend the EastEnders team for choosing this storyline to portray the realities of knife crime.
"With knife crime on the increase it is vitally important that we help people understand its lasting impact."
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Stacey and Sonia to fight over Martin Fowler?
Stacey Fowler's week starts off with her getting her glam on after Tiffany Butcher gives her a makeover, she decides to make the most of it and join Whitney Carter for E20's bank holiday party.During their girls night out the ladies begin to flirt with a bunch of lads but after one of the guys get a little too carried in, Martin is quick to defend his estranged wife. Unfortunately for him he injuries his back after throwing a punch!
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Stacey is quick to help him get home and admits she likes that he defended her, even though their marriage has been all over the place. Feeling brave she leans in for a kiss – can the Fowler's get through this?
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Meanwhile after noticing Martin's injury, Sonia is quick to dot over her ex-husband and begins to fuss over him to make sure he's feeling okay. Bex notices how well her parents are getting over and begins to think back on the good old days when they were a family. However, Sonia is quick to snap her daughter out of it and remind her that there's nothing going on between herself and Martin anymore – but is Sonia lying?
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As she reflects on the happier times with her ex-husband she secretly kisses him when he falls asleep and admits she did love him once.After Bex convinces her dad to take her mum to Kathy's birthday party as a thank you, Sonia gets herself done up and enjoys Martin's attention but it's not long before the Slater family turn up.
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As Stacey notices she's losing her husband's attention she creates a plan to eliminate Sonia out of her way but when things don't go her way, she and Sonia have a huge row… It's not long before Kat and Mo join in to defend their girl and before you know it even Martin intervenes.Is this the beginning of a love triangle?
Is Aidan McGuire back for revenge?
Just when we thought we was finally rid of Aidan McGuire after all that heist business, it looks like he might be back on the square.The speculation begins shortly after Mel notices a blacked out car driving round the square and after her son Hunter Owen fails to turn up to school she assumes Aidan's back for revenge.Eek!
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Feeling desperate she leaves a message for her ex-boyfriend…However, that's not the only drama in store for Mel; after flirting with Jack all night at E20 she's left horrified and rushes to see if he's okay after noticing he's injured his hand (from punching that same guy who took things too far with Stacey and Whitney). Is her worry a sign that she likes Jack waaaaaay more than she's leading him to believe?
Callum 'Halfway' Highway steals from the Carter's
He's only been back in Walford for a minute and it seems that Halfway's already causing drama.We already know that he's hiding something from his pals on the Squareand next week his girlfriend Whitney is left confused after she notices her boyfriend keeps his distance from her. Also he ignores her calls and text messages – rude!
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Later, Linda Carter notices £50 is missing from the till in the Vic and it's not long before they realise Halfway is behind the missing money.What is he up to? How will the rest of the Carter's react to the news?
Max and Rainie Branning continue with their fake relationship
EastEnders viewers were shocked when Max Branning and Rainie Cross returned but were left in total disbelief when it appeared that they're now in a relationship. Fans have since discovered that they're only faking it so Max can get custody of his granddaughter Abi when she's ready to leave the hospital.
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Next week the "couple" will continue their façade that they're loved up but the cracks begin to show when Rainie asks him for some cash but he tells her to get to work on the car lot. She later hears Robbie Jackson moaning about his job and is quick to give him a chance at the car lot for a commission only trial. Everyone is left surprised when he's actually a hit – go Robbie!
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It's not long before Rainie goes back to her old ways and begins flirting with Robbie and offering him a chance to get his commission from "other arrangements".Err, Rainie love, you're married to your brother-in-law remember?
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Later on, Max begins to panic after the Social Worker reveals their appointment has been rescheduled to that day – after Max hatches a plan with his "wife" they attempt to play happy families. Will the Social Worker see through their lies?
Things aren't looking up for Max…
It seems that things won't get any better for Max because shortly after Phil ask Robbie for a favour, he walks into the car lot and notices the Mitchell hardman sitting at his desk with a fist full of paperwork…
Billy continues his attempt to win over Honey
Poor Billy he hasn't had much luck in the love department and next week we'll see him attempt to win Honey over.His week begins with him feeling low and missing Honey and after Mo encourages him to fight for his love, make a huge gesture and not to take no for an answer he hatches a plan to win her over.
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After offering an ultimatum he waits for her outside the flat with a romantic picnic. Despite Honey running to meet Billy and seeing that he's gone she goes inside and sees that his laid the picnic out and decorated with candles and fairy light.How cute!Is this the first step of Billy and Honey reuniting?
Mick Carter is jumped!
Will a month ever pass without Mick getting into a spot of bother? Next week while Mick is looking after the pub alone he hears a weird noise in the barrel story. However things take a turn for the worse when he investigates and is jumped by a man in a balaclava!
Kim moves on from her husband Vincent Hubbard
Kim has been struggling emotionally after he husband Vincent just walked out on her and Pearl but next week it seems she's ready to move on from him.After noticing that mysterious car driving round the square (you know the one Mel spots) she begins to think of her O/H and after feeling determined to get some answers she makes a call…
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Phil is quick to give Kim some home truths and even suggests that Vincent might have felt that he couldn't cope and that's why he left. She later comes to the conclusion that it's just her a Pearl from here on out…
Masood Ahmed gets his own back on Ian Beale
Ian doesn't have the best start to the week after he realises he's forgotten his own mum's birthday! They get even worse when he asks Masood to help him plan a surprise party for Kathy while he attends a meeting with the investor. Masood who's annoyed that his business partner isn't involving him in, well, the business decides to get his own back…
She added: "I believe that this storyline will bring home the realities of knife crime to a wider audience and show how it damages the lives of victims, offenders, their families and friends forever."
It was previously confirmed that Shakil Kazemi and Keegan Taylor will be involved in the knife crime storyline and would reportedly be attacked but now it's come to light that Shakil will die.
EastEnders Spoilers Shakil Kazemi dies - STACKED
EastEnders Spoilers Shakil Kazemi dies
EastEnders Spoilers Shakil Kazemi dies
EastEnders Spoilers Shakil Kazemi dies
EastEnders Spoilers Shakil Kazemi dies
In pap photos, they show Shakil's brother Kush, his BFF Keegan, Kat Moon, Tiffany Butcher and Jay Brown all attending the funeral.
EastEnders Executive Consultant John Yorke has hinted that the heartbreaking storyline, which is set to air this spring, will focus on how it affect everyone on the square.
He explained: "Knife crime is as prevalent today as it was back then [when Ben Kinsella passed away] so it’s more important than ever to raise awareness of the nature of this terrible crime – and how horrendous it is for teenagers, their families and communities."
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