EastEnders spoiler: Phil Mitchell RETURNS to rock Walford after THIS bombshell
EASTENDERS fans received the news they have been waiting for tonight - Phil Mitchell is back.
EastEnders: Phil Mitchell makes a grand return
The soap hard man (played by Steve McFadden) made his shock return in the final moments of this evening's episode.
The EastEnders favourite was seen laying in bed recovering from a liver transplant in Italy wearing a black T-shirt.
Awoken by a phone call just before the credits rolled, Phil spoke to son Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid).
Ben, Louise's (Tilly Keeper) half-brother, reached out to Phil to let him know his daughter was in hospital after suffering third degree burns.
EastEnders
Phil Mitchell made his return to EastEnders tonight
The Walford hard man returned after a lengthy absence
Ben? What is it?
Answering the call, Phil grumbled: "Ben? What is it?"
Earlier in the episode it was revealed that Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) had phoned Louise's biological mother Lisa Fowler (Lucy Benjamin), Phil's former girlfriend.
Swiftly returning to the show to visit Louise in hospital, she was soon at war with Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean).
Fans were delighted to have Phil back
EastEnders viewers flooded to Twitter after his comeback was aired
Viewers instantly took to social media following Phil's return, with one fan said: "Lisa is back & also Phil Mitchell is back too, this week the square is going to be entertaining to watch & not to miss."
"Phil's returning to be a prize TARGET for ALL of his ex's shooting practise. Which one will get the bullseye shot?" added another.
A third wrote: "#EastEnders YES!!! My man Phil is BACK to where he belongs. Now for the drama."
EastEnders continues tomorrow on BBC One at 7.30pm.