Despite her estranged husband wanting to become the new owner of the Queen Vic after the current landlords made the decision to sell up, Sharon could take on the deeds herself if she were to uncover a shock affair.
Devastated she had been betrayed, the soap stalwart could tell Linda she won’t tell Mick if she makes her the new landlady and not get her estranged husband involved.
There is no confirmation of a scandalous dalliance between Phil and his fellow alcoholic, but viewers are desperate for his estranged wife to get her hands on her parent’s former establishment.
One fan posted on Twitter: “If this doesn’t end with Queen Sharon in her rightful place as landlady of The Queen Vic, I won’t be happy #EastEnders.”
EastEnders continues Monday at 8pm on BBC One.