'EastEnders' viewers' hilarious nickname for Phil as they predict a shock twist

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EastEnders fans reckon this plot will give the hard man a new name...

Phil Mitchell in EastEnders
Phil has a dilemma. (Image credit: BBC)

EastEnders fans were left wondering which way Phil Mitchell would turn after Tuesday's episode, as he came to terms with the offer the police have made him.

Phil was shocked when Monday's episode saw DCI Keeble offer Phil the chance to become an informant, in return for making the charges over Vincent Hubbard disappear.

EastEnders Phil

Phil informs Ritchie of his feelings on informing. (Image credit: BBC)

While Phil had was given time to reply to the offer, he was adamant to lawyer Ritchie he wasn't going to take it.

And while the episode left us wondering if he would hold his resolve, many viewers were certain that the Phil they knew would never turn grass.

As the episode went on, Phil found himself worried about the future of his businesses with Ben in charge.

However, a showdown with Callum later brought up the subject of the time Callum was informing on Phil, and the hard man was quick to make it clear to Callum how he felt. 

But Callum's parting shot gave Ben food for thought. "I'd do anything to protect my family, Phil, anything," he stated.

EastEnders Callum Phil

Callum makes Phil wonder if the grass is always greener. (Image credit: BBC)

Phil then went to see Keeble and told her he wasn't accepting the deal. However, Keeble wasn't taking' 'no' for an answer and gave Phil more time to consider.

But not before reminding Phil that "life is a very long time," and asking how old his young son Raymond was currently. 

EastEnders Phil and Keeble

Keeble leaves Phil feeble? (Image credit: BBC)

With Phil still not having told Kat the truth about his possible sentence, it's clear that he's fully aware of just what he'll be leaving behind if he goes to prison.

So, what will Phil do? Many fans reckon his resolve is cracking. And if he does take the deal, the Enders legend will have a brand new nickname.

Ladies and gentleman, please welcome... Phil Snitch-ell!

But the fans' predictions come true? 

EastEnders airs Monday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7.30pm, Thursday at 7.30pm and Friday at 8.00pm. See our TV Guide for full listings.

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Steven Murphy
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Steven is a writer, editor, and commentator with a passion for popular TV and soap operas. He spent 20 years as the editor of Inside Soap magazine, documenting every punch-up and pucker-up in the Street, the Square and the village. As a feature writer, he’s covered TV crime dramas, period dramas and even some real-life star dramas. He’s been seen as a talking head on more TV clip shows than he cares to remember, has a life-long passion for TV sci-fi – the older and creakier the better – and is a slight obsessive about any reality show featuring hotels.