EastEnders legend declared dead as body is found

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published November 9, 2026 8:44am Updated November 9, 2026 8:44am A major EastEnders icon has been declared dead (Picture: BBC / Metro) EastEnders spoilers follow for Monday’s (November 9) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm. The day Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) has dreaded sadly arrived in new scenes as the former landlady of the Queen Vic boozer was told that husband Mick’s (Danny Dyer) body had been found. Linda was enjoying a normal day going about her typical Peacock Palace duties when she answered a call on son Lee’s (Danny Hatchard) phone to learn the devastating information. Mick, as viewers will recall, disappeared at sea four years ago, just hours after discovering that new wife Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) had deliberately driven a wedge between he and ex-wife Linda, who she framed for a catastrophic car accident. With evidence uncovered to prove such a thing, Janine fled – but Mick and Linda gave chase. When Janine’s car plummeted into the icy depths below with his beloved L trapped inside, Mick jumped into the water to retrieve her. Mick vanished at sea in 2022. (Picture: BBC / JACK BARNES / KIERON MCCARRON) After being instructed by a petrified Linda to save pregnant Janine, Mick returned to the ocean for his one true love – unaware that Linda had made it to safety. He never returned. Linda has struggled to live her life without soulmate Mick by her side, but recent scenes saw her decide to give things a go with resident lothario Max Branning (Jake Wood), who she controversially cheated on Mick with six years ago. Upon learning that Mick’s body had been found, Linda sought support from Max, who struggled to hide his jealousy over the fact that she was reminiscing about life with the man of her dreams. Linda struggled upon learning that her one true love Mick’s body had been found (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) To make a stressful situation even worse, Linda couldn’t find out any information on where Mick’s body was being held, nor was she privy to the funeral arrangements given that – prior to his death – Mick was married to Janine, meaning that she is his next of kin. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Determined to get answers, Linda set off to confront her former love rival – who is no longer in prison despite her arrest at the time – and the stage was set for another classic EastEnders showdown. Can Janine be trusted? (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) The question is: just what is Janine up to? We saw her previously get her hands on a document, presumably Mick’s death certificate, but is everything above board? Or is this all part of an elaborate scheme? If history has taught us anything it’s that one can never truly trust that Janine has turned over a new leaf so fans should expect the unexpected when it comes to her. Deals of the Day Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in We're adding this discounted NEOM gift set straight to basket Want an LED face mask for less? This Black Friday deal could save you hundreds This teeth whitening sale could save you up to 64% before Black Friday These Simba Black Friday deals are too good for tired shoppers to ignore 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: Max makes huge decision he will regret amid Janine’s EastEnders return Arrow MORE: Killer Janine’s EastEnders story so far and her most audacious and shocking acts Arrow MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2026 The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.