EASTENDERS fans were certain that Phil and Sharon Mitchell were going to become the joint new landlords of the Queen Vic - up until tonight.
The pair have suffered a bitter split over Sharon and Keanu Taylor's lovechild, Kaden, putting them at war as they fight to secure the Albert Square pub.
Mick and Linda Carter decided to sell up earlier this year due to Linda's ongoing alcoholism battle, and there are a host of characters who could become the new owners.
After the tragic death of Sharon's son Denny, guilt-ridden Phil became determined to buy the pub for his estranged wife so that they could have a fresh start.
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