EastEnders fans predict dark murder twist as Karen 'killed off' in upcoming scen

08 February 2024 , 04:00

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Viewers speculated that Karen might be killed off to cover up their crime (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

EastEnders fans are predicting a grim fate for Karen Taylor, played by Lorraine Stanley.

She recently returned to Albert Square in search of her son Keanu, unaware that he was killed off by The Six at Christmas. The Six - Stacey Slater, Denise Fox, Suki Panesar, Linda Carter, Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale - have been hiding the truth about the festive murder. They buried Keanu's body in an abandoned cafe after Linda stabbed him at the Queen Vic when he tried to strangle her.

Karen, who left the Square in December, grew suspicious of The Six on Wednesday night (February 7), knowing they were the last people to see Keanu alive. The episode was released a day earlier on BBC iPlayer due to football coverage.

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Kathy didn't know Karen heard her conversation with Stacey (BBC)

Kathy was determined to keep Karen from discovering the truth about her son. She decided to report Karen for Albie's staged kidnapping by Keanu in November. However, Bernie overheard and stopped Kathy from trying to put Karen behind bars.

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Later, Kathy found another way to get rid of Karen. She warned Karen to leave Walford and never return, or she would report her for the kidnapping.

Kathy had a trick up her sleeve as Phil demanded the £50k Karen took when she left the Square. After Phil reclaimed the Arches, Kathy told Karen that her debt was settled through her son's business. However, Kathy didn't realise Karen overheard her discussing the plan with Stacey outside the Arches. Fans are worried for Karen, thinking she's risking her life by clashing with Kathy and The Six.

Viewers speculated that Karen might be killed off to cover up their crime. They shared their thoughts on X, previously known as Twitter. "I think they might kill off karen," one fan wrote. Another added: " Karen should not have heard that conversation between Kathy and Stacey." Others questioned if Karen would survive or if The Six would try to get her arrested for kidnapping.

Sam Huntley