Carmel Clashes With Keegan Next Week

Carmel refuses to help organise her son's funeral

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More heartbreaking scenes will air next week as Carmel struggles to cope with her grief as Shakil's funeral day approaches.

When Kush makes the first steps towards planning the funeral, Carmel brushes it off, instead she focuses on opening the youth club.


Kush becomes more concerned when his mum fails to show up for a meeting with Jay at the funeral home.

When Carmel later comes across Keegan, who is clearly struggling with the loss of his best-friend, she tries to support him but he accuses her of using the youth club as distraction from reality.

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After her altercation with the teenager, Carmel continues to put all her efforts into the youth club, leaving Kush and Denise concerned about her mental state.

When Keegan learns that Carmel is refusing to help arrange Shakil's funeral, he confronts her but is completely blown away by her reaction.


She unleashes some home truths on Keegan, leaving him gobsmacked, before making a huge decision about her son's funeral.

Contacting the funeral home, Carmel demands that Jay cancels any tributes and to tell any mourners that they aren't welcome at the church.

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As the day of the funeral arrives, Carmel sticks to her decision, leaving Kush to put things right. Later, as the service is about to start, Carmel is nowhere to be seen.

Denise goes off in search for her friend, will she find Carmel in time for her to say a final goodbye to her son?


EastEnders airs this episode next week on BBC One. - It was revealed last week that this episode will feature real-life stories from victims of knife crime. You can find out more here.

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