AN EastEnders favourite is left stunned when his long-lost dad makes a shock arrival in Walford.
Earlier this year, the Mitchell family gathered for the funeral of Aunt Sal, and introduced viewers to some new, old faces.
One of these was Billy Mitchell’s estranged dad Stevie – played by Alan Ford– but he was spotted by Phil who banned him from the wake over his poor treatment of Billy.
EastEnders fans had begun to wonder if Stevie would appear again, and now the BBC soap has confirmed he will arrive in Walford very soon.
In the scenes, Billy tries to speak to Jay but accidentally puts his foot in it when he suggests a DNA test for Nadine, who claims she is pregnant with Jay’s baby.
Nadine arranges peace drinks in The Vic in an attempt to get the family onside, and Billy finally presents Honey her new engagement ring after they became engaged during Monday’s London Marathon special episode.
But the moment is short-lived when Stevie arrives…and the Mitchell’s are left stunned.
Billy and Phil make it clear he is not welcome after the way he treated Billy when he was younger.
Stevie turns on the charm offensive but Phil can see through his act and Billy leaves.
Honey consoles Billy at the and encourages him to speak to his dad.
Back at No.18, Billy and Stevie have a frank conversation about his childhood but things quickly go south when Jamie is bought up and Billy orders his dad out of his life.
Later, Honey encourages Stevie to try harder if he wants a relationship with his son…
In a later episode, Billy is angered when Stevie arrives unannounced at No.18, and order him to leave.
Lexi and Honey try and encourage Billy to give Stevie a chance, but he’s adamant he doesn’t want to know.
Later, Lexi secretly enlists Stevie’s help with Jay as the pair head to 29B where Stevie encourages Nadine to get a DNA test.
Stevie grows suspicious of Nadine’s behaviour, will he figure out what she’s really up to?
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