![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/eastenders-winter-2022-mick-carter-death-huge-returns-and-lola-heartache/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_ee2.jpg&description=EastEnders is lining up a dramatic and possibly tragic winter for viewers in the build-up to Christmas and New Year. Spoilers for Christmas and the Christmas Day episode have yet to be confirmed, while cast members have hinted at huge scenes ahead. We know the festive period will lead to the exit of Mick Carter and Janine Butcher, while there's a sad death on the way and a big return. Lola Pearce's brain tumour storyline continues too, while the cast have teased "dark" scenes ahead - but it won't all be doom and gloom. Here's what we know about winter in Walford, and what could be ahead for characters... EastEnders is lining up a dramatic and possibly tragic winter for viewers in the build-up to Christmas and New Year (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Mick Carter 'death plunge' exit Mick actor Danny Dyer recently spoke of his exit hopes, with him in talks in the summer with bosses to have his character die. Now, new pictures of the cast filming on location have teased he could be killed off. Nothing is known about what happens, amid his romance with Janine Butcher - and his clear feelings for estranged wife Linda Carter. The three characters are all involved in big scenes it seems, while Mick was snapped appearing to jump off of a cliff for the upcoming episodes - with Janine and rival Linda thought to crash into the sea. No details have been confirmed, but fans are fearing this Christmas will see Mick lose his life as he leaves for good. Ricky Butcher's return and Janine's departure Ricky Butcher's return and Janine's departure will air (Image: BBC) Janine's exit has been tipped for early 2023, as a result of whatever happens with Mick. While nothing has been confirmed, it has been revealed her brother Ricky Butcher is heading back to Albert Square. The iconic character is making a brief return to the soap as part of a storyline involving Janine. It's thought this could also tie in with her own departure. Dot dies and icons return Dot's heartbreaking death i){kind=link}
EastEnders could be setting the scene for a tragic end to 2022 judging by the rumours and spoilers, with death, returns and bombshells all tipped to take place
EastEnders is lining up a dramatic and possibly tragic winter for viewers in the build-up to Christmas and New Year.
Spoilers for Christmas and the Christmas Day episode have yet to be confirmed, while cast members have hinted at huge scenes ahead.
We know the festive period will lead to the exit of Mick Carter and Janine Butcher, while there’s a sad death on the way and a big return.
Lola Pearce’s brain tumour storyline continues too, while the cast have teased “dark” scenes ahead – but it won’t all be doom and gloom.