What is wrong with Alfie Moon in EastEnders?
SPOILERS have confirmed that Alfie Moon is set to get huge news regarding his health next week.
But what has the EastEnders favourite played by Shane Richie been up to since he first returned to the Square in late 2022?
What is wrong with Alfie Moon in EastEnders?
As mentioned above, Alfie came back to Walford ahead of Kat Slater’s wedding to Phil Mitchell in a last-ditch effort to win her back.
However, as BBC One viewers realised, Kat and Phil’s ceremony was postponed and Alfie stayed behind in Albert Square.
Although they haven’t given their relationship another go, Kat and Alfie have maintained a united front as their family experienced some minor setbacks.
Lily Slater’s pregnancy has had a lasting impact on the Slater, particularly as her mother Stacey began to struggle financially and turned to secret cam work to make ends meet.
Alfie has also been a prominent support figure for Freddie Slater amid his ADHD diagnosis storyline and his discovery of the truth about his biological father Graham Foster.
But while he’s been standing on the side-lines for most of the drama unfolding, Alfie is catapulted back into the spotlight next week.
In scenes due to air, his son Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) is due to act out again as he most probably struggles to forgive Alfie for being an absent father.
Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), who has acted as a father figure for the youngster, will be stepping in and both men will be taking action to help Tommy.
However, in doing so, Alfie suffers from huge pains prompting Phil to urge him to seek medical help.
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Is Alfie Moon sick in EastEnders?
Nothing regarding Alfie’s true condition has yet been revealed by soap bosses, making his health turmoil a mystery to unravel next week.
However, Alfie is due to receive bad news during his hospital visit, hinting there may be more to his situation.
The new storyline begins after soap boss Chris Clenshaw teased a “tough road ahead” for Alfie – could they involve an illness?
“We have a big Slater summer with the intentions behind Theo, which will be revealed”, Chris said.
“Freddie will finally find out the truth about his dad. There’s going to be a tough road ahead for Alfie.”
This wouldn’t be the first time Alfie encounters serious health issues.
Diehard EastEnders fans will remember that he was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2015, which he kept a secret from Kat upon finding out.
One year later, and after Shane Richie teased a downward spiral for his character, it was revealed the tumour was benign and not malignant.
Will he be as lucky next week?
EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.