EastEnders ‘confirms’ who takes down sinister Bea – and it’s not Billy or Honey

Bea’s downfall is looming – and will this one resident prove to be her undoing? (Picture: BBC) Bea Pollard’s (Ronni Ancona) reign of terror could be on the cusp of coming to an end in EastEnders, with one Walford local having seen her for who she truly is. The sinister schemer, as viewers know, has wormed her way into Honey Mitchell’s (Emma Barton) life, living rent free under her roof and taking out a credit card in her so-called best mate’s name, leaving her in thousands of pounds worth of debt. Her treachery was uncovered earlier this week by newly elected local councillor Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), who was disturbed by the way Bea reacted to their breakup. A subsequent discovery left him reeling when he put two and two together, realising that the person who took out a credit card in Honey’s name was none other than Bea, spilling her secrets in a dramatic showdown. Honey felt betrayed and contemplated how best to move forward, not wanting Bea to go to prison but realising that she could con some other poor soul in the future if she were allowed to get away with her crimes. Bea’s lies have started to catch up with her (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick), meanwhile, was adamant that Bea move out of their house at once, which left Honey upset with him, telling him to sleep on the sofa. With Billy having failed to do the guttering as asked, Honey decided to do it herself – but tragedy struck when she fell from the ladder. It subsequently came to light that Bea, who believed nemesis Billy was going to do the climb, had tampered with the ladder in order to get revenge. Bea is still intent on hanging around Honey (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Horrified that Honey had got injured instead, Bea wasted little time in devising an alibi, pretending she was doing a shift at McKlunkeys when the travesty occurred. Ian, meanwhile, was shocked to find out what had transpired and he wasted little time in pointing the finger at Bea, with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) – who knew Bea at school – believing he could have a point. Billy also wondered if Bea had a role in what happened to Honey and called her out on it at the hospital. Bea feigned shock and delivered a convincing performance, with Honey suggesting Billy apologise to her for making such accusations. Ian has seen through Bea’s lies (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Don't miss a Soaps scoop! Add us as a Preferred Source As a loyal Metro Soaps reader, we want to make sure you never miss our articles when searching for stories. We have all the latest soaps news, spoilers, videos, and interviews, with a vibrant community of highly engaged readers. Click the button below and tick Metro.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Add us as a Preferred Source Now you can ensure you never miss a story from the Soaps team Despite apologising to Bea, when it was later revealed that Honey would need surgery, Billy furiously told Bea to move out. With nowhere else to go, she took refuge in McKlunky’s for the night. Although unable to prove it, Ian remains adamant that she had a role to play in the incident. Will he prove instrumental in Bea’s undoing? He did promise to do good work for the people of Walford following his appointment as local councillor! With Bea evidently posing a threat, will he successfully assist in getting her out of Walford once and for all? This article was originally published on May 13, 2026. Deals of the Day K-beauty is taking over skincare in 2026 – and this new serum is leading the way The best outdoor candles to buy now for alfresco dining and bug-free nights This tablet recreates the feeling of writing on paper – without the mess Shopping for new bedding? Simba Sleep’s latest launch has options for every sleeper Buy one, get 50% off – stock up on SPF for less with iHerb's limited time deal EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: EastEnders confirms major twists in night that changes everything forever Arrow MORE: Bea loses everything in unexpected EastEnders outcome – but a grim twist awaits Arrow MORE: EastEnders ‘confirms’ who takes down sinister Bea – and it’s not Billy or Honey The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.