The identity of Sharon Mitchell’s baby daddy will come so close to being revealed in EastEnders tonight and Mel Owen tries to regain control of the situation.
Viewers saw the blonde club-owner – who’s played by Tamzin Outhwaite in the BBC soap – teeter on the edge last week after Sharon revealed she knew Mel had harboured son Hunter after he’d escaped from prison.
When Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) pleads with Mel to stop hassling Sharon, he’s intrigued when she mentions a massive Mitchell family secret.
A thoughtful Ben then questions Sharon who is quick to play things down.
Meanwhile, Mel is still on her mission to get Louise Mitchell and Keanu Taylor to move to Portugal with her and Lisa Fowler.
Still sensing that the young parents to be are having second thoughts, Mel drops hints to Keanu that she knows he’s really the father of pregnant Sharon’s baby.
Keanu – who is expecting a baby with Louise as well – is forced to cover his panic in front of Lou and Lisa.
The Sun Online exclusively revealed last week that Danny Walters has QUIT his role as Keanu, with his exit scenes possibly resulting in the mechanic’s death.
Viewers know Keanu is the biological father of Phil’s wife Sharon’s baby and his daughter Louise’s baby, with Mel Owen blackmailing Sharon over it.
Bosses are staying tight lipped about what leads to Keanu’s departure from Walford – and whether he will survive – but with so many secrets and lies threatening to come out, it’s only a matter of time until they are exposed.
An insider told The Sun Online: “Keanu should know that secrets never stay secret in Walford and he’s been playing with fire for months.
“The truth is going to come out in spectacular fashion and bosses are promising that Keanu’s exit is going to be explosive.”
EastEnders boss Jon Sen also teased that Keanu’s goodbye will be devastating.
He told The Sun Online: “Keanu’s story is set to come to a dramatic and blistering conclusion in the near future as one of best kept secrets on the Square is finally revealed with devastating consequences.”
Jon added: “We’d all like to thank Danny for his nuanced performance as Keanu Taylor over the last two and half years.
“What Danny has brought to his character has been one of the reasons the ‘Sheanu’ affair has been such compulsive viewing for fans.
“Everyone at EastEnders wishes him well for the future.”
Danny Walters said in a statement: “It has been a joy to play Keanu Taylor for the last two and half years.
“I have been blessed to work with the most fantastic creative team and I will miss them and my fellow actors immensely.
“EastEnders will always hold a special place in my heart and I will continue to be an avid fan.”
