EastEnders tonight reveals aftermath of Martin's tragic death — but there's a twist!

Martin in pain as paramedics work on him in the EastEnders live episode
(Image credit: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

If you thought that last week's live episode of EastEnders where we watched Martin Fowler take his last breath was a tough watch, then brace yourself for tonight's episode.

Tonight's EastEnders (on BBC iPlayer now and airing tonight, Monday, February 24 at 7.30 pm on BBC One) will see Walford in mourning as news of Martin's tragic demise spreads around the Square. But, that's not the only drama going on, becasue we also have a huge twist between Phil and Grant to look forward to.

There isn't a dry eye in Walford as everyone struggles to come to terms with the devastating Vic explosion last week that saw Billy and Honey's wedding day turn into a living nightmare as well as claiming the lives of killer Reiss, and everyone's favourite fruit and veg man, Martin.

As Stacey can't get her head around losing the love of her life so soon after they reunited, she is also left wondering how on earth she is meant to break the news to her and Martin's kids that they will never see him again.

Stacey looking panicked as paramedics work on Martin in the EastEnders live episode

Stacey faces the terrible job of telling the kids about Martin's death. (Image credit: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Meanwhile, Sonia is in hospital after giving birth to baby Julia in Thursday's live epsiode, but her newborn bubble bursts when she faces the heartbreaking job of calling her and Martin's daughter Bex to let her know about her dad's death.

But, as everyone rallies around Stacey and Sonia, there is drama across the Square at Phil's house.

Nigel and Grant are at loggerheads over the fact Phil's how in hospital and Grant did a runner when his brother needed him the most. But before the frostiness between the old friends can get any worse, Billy, Honey, Teddy and Harry arrive to ask how Phil is doing and thank Grant for saving Sharon's life.

Nigel tells the family that he is going to visit Phil later and take him some clothes, Grant is adamant he won't be joining him and visits Sharon in the hospital instead.

Grant standing by a vending machine looking sad in a black leather jacket

Grant visits Sharon in hospital before eventually going to see Phil. (Image credit:  BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

However, Sharon is understandably distraught over the news that Martin has died and tells Grant that she thought of Martin as a brother and now he's gone, so he should make the most of having his own brother around and visit Phil.

Taking Sharon's words on board, he finally goes to see Phil with Nigel. However, once there, Grant remains tightlipped and leaves Nigel to do all the talking, until he directly asks him if he has anything to say.

Grant tries to find the words to tell Phil how scared he was the night before when Phil tried to take his own life, but Phil quickly turns on him, telling his brother that he is selfish and a coward and has never been there when he needed him the most.

In a surprise twist, it is Phil who pushes Grant away, announcing that he doesn't want him in his life anymore and as far as he's concerned, Grant is dead to him.

Can these two make up?

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm and episodes also land on BBC iPlayer each day at 6am.

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Claire Crick
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