Is Mick really dead in EastEnders? Latest twist explained

Mick was last seen on our screens four years ago (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes) Mick Carter’s (Danny Dyer) tragic fate has been revisited in EastEnders this past week following the supposed discovery of his body. Linda (Kellie Bright) was left devastated in recent scenes when she received a phone call notifying her that the body of beloved ex-husband Mick, who tragically disappeared four years ago, had been found. The update re-opened her broken heart as she struggled to come to terms with the prospect of finally saying goodbye to her one true love. The situation was made even more complicated when she was forced to get in touch with former love rival Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks), who married Mick just days before his vanishing. Janine claimed that Mick did not vanish in the sea in 2022 but rather he survived – and had been living in London for the past four years. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The news left Linda bereft as she struggled to come to terms with the fact that Mick seemingly chose to stay away from her and their kids for almost half a decade. Fans soon started to suspect that Janine wasn’t telling the truth, given that this is Janine – whose penchant for scheming and lying dates back decades – we’re talking about. This begs the question of is Mick really dead? Here’s what we know so far. Is Mick really dead in EastEnders? Latest twist explained There has been much speculation about Mick’s fate following recent events and what we can tell you is that the body Janine claims to be that of the former Queen Vic landlord is not his. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. What’s more, the whole story about him abandoning his loved ones and living a life without them for four years is categorically untrue. The whole thing is an elaborate scheme by Janine, who – in order to secure a payout for her and her son – needed Mick to be declared dead legally and therefore she felt this was the only way to get her hands on the cash. Janine claimed that the body found was Mick’s (Picture: BBC / JACK BARNES / KIERON MCCARRON) Max Branning (Jake Wood), who is set to propose to Linda in upcoming scenes, found out what Janine was up to and sadistically decided to go along with it, determine to get Linda to move on from her one true love Mick. Linda, Lee (Danny Hatchard) and Johnny’s (Charlie Suff) recent bout of grief over their dearly departed Mick is therefore built on a lie. Mick really did vanish at sea in 2022. As viewers will recall, Janine’s villainy was exposed on Christmas Day, just hours after she’d wed Mick. Determined to evade justice she sped out of the Square, with newly reunited Mick and Linda giving chase – and tragedy struck when Janine drove her car from a cliff with Linda trapped inside. Linda was forced to tell her children that Mick’s body had been found (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Mick bravely jumped into the water to rescue his beloved L, who instructed him to save pregnant Janine first. When Mick did so, he jumped back in to save Linda, unaware that she’d made it to shore safely. He never returned. This version of events remain the truth – Mick is missing and is presumed dead. Though no body – despite what Janine says – has ever been recovered. Deals of the Day 14,500 five-star reviews later, this cult sleep spray is discounted for Black Friday 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 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: Broken Linda and Lee hit self-destruct in EastEnders amid Mick ‘death’ nightmare Arrow MORE: Two big EastEnders weddings confirmed as Walford is swarmed by proposals Arrow MORE: Max’s cruel Mick lie ‘exposed’ and Linda sobs as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.