EastEnders Fans Predict Teddy Mitchell’s Fate After Shocking Murder Arrest

EastEnders fans are still reeling after a high-stakes episode saw Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) arrested for murder — despite viewers knowing that his son Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) was the one who accidentally stabbed Okie Okyere (Aayan Ibikunle Shoderu).

The dramatic twist, which aired on Tuesday night (November 11), has sparked intense fan theories about what happens next — and whether the truth will come out before Teddy faces serious prison time.Roland Manookian in EastEnders


Okie’s Reign of Terror Ends in Bloodshed

The episode began with chaos as Okie, desperate to keep his criminal dealings hidden, threatened Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) after learning he had spoken to the police. Okie forced Kojo to text Harry, luring him into a confrontation that quickly spiraled out of control.

Suffering from withdrawal and guilt, Harry arrived to find Okie holding Kojo at knifepoint. When Kojo fled, a violent struggle broke out between Okie and Harry — ending with Harry accidentally stabbing Okie in the abdomen.

In a heartbreaking moment, Harry held Okie as he lay dying. The villain’s final words, “I just want my mum, man,” left viewers stunned and silent.EastEnders fans spot glaring 'error' in Harry Mitchell's kidnap plot - OK!  Magazine


The Mitchell Cover-Up

Moments later, Teddy arrived at the scene and helped Harry return home. Despite Harry’s insistence that he wanted to call the police, Nicola (Laura Doddington) and Teddy made a fateful choice — to cover up the incident to protect their son.

But their plan quickly unraveled. Before Harry could confess, Teddy returned to the flat and, in a devastating twist, called the police himself — only for them to arrest him instead of Harry.Harry


Will Kojo Clear Teddy’s Name?

With Okie dead and Teddy behind bars, attention now turns to Kojo, the only witness to what really happened. Fans are convinced he’ll be the one to reveal the truth — that Harry acted in self-defence.

On Facebook, one viewer wrote:

“I thought Kojo would save Teddy from prison because he witnessed what happened, but it was self-defence.”

Another added:

“Really hope Teddy isn’t leaving and it leads to a self-defence court case for the Christmas episodes.”

A third fan predicted a more complicated outcome:

“Kojo will tell the police what happened and Harry will get off as it was self-defence. Teddy might get charged with perverting the course of justice.”

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Fans Slam “Clueless” Walford Police

Of course, EastEnders fans couldn’t resist taking a jab at the fictional force investigating the case.

“If Walford Police have any credibility, they’ll know through forensics it wasn’t him,” one viewer joked. “But previous history tells us they’re clueless, especially with Jack leading the way.”

Others pointed out inconsistencies that could clear Teddy: no blood on his hands, no DNA evidence linking him to Okie, and a timeline that doesn’t add up.EastEnders' Phil left devastated by two sudden exits in early iPlayer  release


What’s Next for the Mitchells?

With EastEnders heading toward its explosive Christmas episodes, fans are predicting a courtroom showdown — and possibly the beginning of another Mitchell feud.

Will Kojo come forward before Teddy’s fate is sealed? Can Harry live with his guilt? And how long can Nicola keep their fractured family together under the weight of their lies?

For now, one thing’s certain — EastEnders isn’t done with the Mitchells yet, and the fallout from Okie’s death will ripple across Walford in the weeks to come.