Iconic EastEnders character to 'return' in Phil Mitchell and Keanu Taylor Keeble twist

Phil Mitchell returned to EastEnders this week – and things look set to get explosive as he comes face to face with Keanu Taylor.

Fans will remember that Keanu had a steamy fling with Phil’s ex Sharon Watts, before Phil ran Keanu out of Walford in a tense showdown.

However, fans have predicted that Keanu may be plotting to take revenge on Phil, alongside another EastEnders icon that could potentially make a return to Albert Square in a shock twist.

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As viewers wait to find out what will happen between Keanu and Phil, Daily Star takes a closer look at fan theories surrounding the characters.

EastEnders icon returns

Fans recently took to social media to share their delight at the return of Keanu Taylor to Albert Square – but they think that another EastEnders icon may not be far behind.

Viewers will remember that Keanu had a steamy fling with Sharon Watts and Phil Mitchell’s daughter Louise, with Louise later giving birth to Keanu’s daughter Peggy.

After Phil ran Keanu out of the square, some fans think that Louise could potentially return to Walford after hearing that Keanu is back.

One fan said: “I think Keanu’s random return is going to eventually lead to a re-casted return of Louise.”

“Keanu is back. Won’t surprise me if Louise and Peggy aren’t far behind,” agreed a second, while a third added: “I keep feeling by the end of this, Louise is going to appear.”

That’s not all, as viewers suspect that Louise could be working with Detective Keeble and plotting to take revenge on dad Phil, after running Keanu out of Walford.

Taking to Twitter, one fan suggested: “Maybe Keeble and Louise are in cahoots behind Phil and Keanu’s back and they take both down.”

Keanu and Louise revenge plot

If Louise did return to the square, fans suspect that she could be working with Keanu to take revenge on dad Phil for running her lover out of Walford.

Recent episodes of EastEnders saw Keanu talking to Detective Keeble, leading some to suspect that he could be working to help take down Phil – but the scenes left viewers pondering one question.

Who is Keanu’s informant?

Viewers questioned how Keanu knew so much about Phil, with one asking: “Keanu seems very well informed about Phil and his associates, doesn’t he?”

“What is this ‘big job’ that Keanu is going on about to Keeble?” asked a second.

A third asked: “Who is Keanu getting all that info [from] about Phil? He’s definitely helping someone else take Phil down…”

So could Phil’s daughter Louise be his informant?

Fans seem to think so, with one suggesting: “Keanu and Louise are in cahoots behind Phil.

“Essentially…Keanu and Louise might be the next Ben and Lola – aka coming for Phil.”

Whoever Keanu’s informant is, viewers are sure that he is plotting to take revenge on Phil once and for all, with a fifth fan tweeting: “Keanu’s coming for his revenge on Phil.”

Phil and Keanu take down Keeble

Although it seems that Keanu could have returned to take his revenge on Phil, some fans have predicted that he could actually be working with Phil to take down Detective Keeble instead.

Fans have flocked to social media to suggest the theory that Phil and Keanu could have put their differences behind them and are working together, especially as Phil did not react when Ben told him that Keanu was back.

“Ok Phil is definitely working with Keanu. The way that Phil wasn’t bothered in the slightest when Ben mentioned he was back. Something is definitely going on,” one fan said.

“Keanu is working for Phil…How would he know Keeble? And the situation? He knows too much…Phil’s made him a deal,” agreed a second.

A third commented: “If Keanu was smart he’d totally double cross Keeble and actually save Phil. Making both Phil and Ben totally owe him and him free to reunite with Sharon potentially.”

The theory of Keanu and Phil’s partnership seems to have got fans talking, with more agreeing with the potential plot twist ahead.

“Really good to see Keanu back. Would love a twist of his and Phil working together,” said a fourth.

A fifth agreed: “Keanu is definitely working with Phil. He knows too much about the movements of Phil’s close associates.”

“Imagine if Keanu was working with Phil all along to take Keeble down. What a twist that would be!” added a sixth.

Phil and Alfie feud

Away from the drama surrounding Keanu’s return and Keeble’s plot, Phil has other matters to deal with in his love life.

After leaving the square without telling Kat Slater, she found herself back in the arms of ex-husband Alfie Moon.

However, fans have predicted that not all will end well for Alfie, after Phil spotted Alfie kissing Kat when he returned.

Could this lead to a potential feud between the pair?

Fans seem to think so, with one saying: “What did Alfie and Kat expect, for Phil to just never come home? Kat’s literally the only one who knows the truth and what does she do? Immediately cheat on him in the middle of the square and on Christmas too?”

“Time for Alfie to leave,” added a second, while a third commented: “Alfie had better run a mile when Phil gets back.”

“Watch out Alfie. Phil gonna get you,” agreed a fourth.

Viewers have also predicted that Kat will reunite with Alfie, putting an end to her and Phil’s relationship following the kiss.

“Everybody wanting Kat to be happy and for her to drop Phil,” said one fan, while another added: “Some couples are meant to be together. Kat and Alfie/Mick and Linda. Although I do think Alfie and Linda could work well. But Phil and Kat/Mick and Janine – just no!”

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm

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