Whitney Carter returns to EastEnders – and she’s engaged!

Mick Carter is taken aback when Whitney pulls out a ring and announces her engagement. But who is the lucky man? And isn't she still married to Lee?

How will Mick Carter react when Whitney arrives back in Walford with shock news?

Last seen in May tearfully fleeing the Square after her second kiss with Mick, Whitney Carter is back in EastEnders with bombshell news – she’s got engaged!

The revelation sends the locals reeling, especially Mick. But who is Whitney going to marry?

Mick Carter is taken aback when Whitney pulls out a ring and announces her engagement. But who is the lucky man? And isn't she still married to Lee?

Her return has taken everyone by surprise, but she’s soon back behind the bar of The Vic helping out Mick

As Whitney unpacks her things, it’s clear she intends to stay around, and an engagement party is planned at The Vic

Shirley for one isn't happy Whitney's back AND in The Vic. She confronts her, but Whit stands her ground.

whitney carter, soap spoilers — Later Mick and Whitney have a heart to heart. How will he respond to having her fiancé on his doorstep? Especially when it's ex barman Woody! Find out by watching EastEnders from Monday, July 31

Later Mick and Whitney have a heart to heart. How will he respond to having her fiancé on his doorstep? Especially when it's ex barman Woody! Find out by watching EastEnders from Monday, July 31

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