EastEnders spoiler: Fans SLAM 'Grim reaper' Billy Mitchell for preying on the dead
EASTENDERS fans have slammed Walford favourite Billy Mitchell for preying on grieving relatives tonight.
EastEnders: Billy tries to drum up business at the funeral parlour
Tonight's episode saw the undertaker (played by Perry Fenwick), clad in his funeral suit, approach Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) for a chat.
Viewers instantly took to social media to berate the Albert Square regular as the pound signs lit up in his eyes.
Trying to drum up business, Billy said: "Tina, there ain't no words. I'm very sorry for your loss. You were a good daughter."
However, it wasn't his affectionate words of comfort that had fans raging, but when he suggested: "Maybe organise her funeral?"
EastEnders spoiler: Fans SLAM 'Grim reaper' Billy Mitchell for preying on the dead's relatives
EastEnders: Tina Carter mourns her mother's death
I'm sure we can work something out, don't worry, just leave that with me
Later, the character said: "That's why I'm here to help. You've just got to try and think about what she'd like," adding: "I'm sure we can work something out, don't worry, just leave that with me," when asked about the cost.
One viewer tweeted: "Tina and Billy used to have some great scenes together. Shame this feels more about Billy wanting business than their friendship #EastEnders," as another posted: "The brass neck on Billy Mitchell trying to get new customers #EastEnders."
A third wrote: "The way Billy was acting you'd think he was working on commission. #Eastenders," as another said: "Billy don't care just looking for some cash. Really pushing for that sale #EastEnders."(sic)
A fifth tweeted: "#EastEnders I swear Billy always appears when someone dies, he's like the grim reaper," as another viewer wrote: "Billy secretly rubbing his hands with cash. Billy's making a killing pun intended. #Eastenders."
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EastEnders spoiler: Grim reaper Billy Mitchell targets Tina Carter
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One viewer felt sorry for Billy, posting that death on the soap makes his scenes awkward: "Have to feel for Billy, being an undertaker now means all those conversations with friends after loss are more awkward... #EastEnders."
Tomorrow's episode will see one resident realise the severity of their situation. Could it be Lauren Branning's (Jacqueline Jossa) affair with Josh Hemmings (Eddie Eyre)?
Tina will also pay a visit to Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), but how will it go down?
EastEnders continues tomorrow on BBC One at 7:30pm.
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