EastEnders spoilers focus on Michelle Fowler as fans question Mark Fowler Jr’s family history. His iconic mother famously kept his true paternity a secret from Grant Mitchell for decades. And now, Mark currently faces major trouble in Walford after a sudden disappearance. But his family roots take centre stage. Meanwhile, what secrets still follow this legendary soap family? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Michelle Fowler Hid The True Paternity For Decades
Fans have been questioning the family tree of troubled newcomer Mark Fowle after he returned to the BBC One soap. And Stephen Aaron-Sipple currently plays the character. Also, we all saw that he recently re-established contact with his estranged father, legendary Walford hardman Grant Mitchell.
In fact, this biological connection stems from a historic relationship with Michelle Fowler. She had famously kept the true paternity of her son a secret from the Mitchell family for decades. The iconic resident, Michelle had departed the Square hiding a massive pregnancy bombshell.
Hence, this means the child grew up completely unaware of his Mitchell heritage. In fact, the truth was only exposed to viewers and Grant ten years ago. We all know that the young man had arrived on Phil’s doorstep. And he was covered, battered and bruised back in January. Now, his father has recently returned to Walford for Nigel’s funeral.
Grant also offered to sell a Portuguese bar to clear Mark’s debts. However, the stubborn mechanic rejected the offer as he wanted to fix things on his own. But at what cost? He literally traded into a dangerous local vehicle operation alongside an unsuspecting Lauren Beale.
Russel Delaney Organises Mark’s Kidnapping In EastEnders
Things turned worse when sceptical Max Branning instructed local detective Jack Branning to investigate the newcomer’s past criminal dealings. Now the panic-stricken mechanics desperately sought help from Priya Nandra-Hary to raid the car lot safe. However the robbery attempt was abandoned due to a sudden wave of guilt.
But while Mark was fleeing, he unknowingly dropped a set of house keys to No. 55. In fact he wanted to turn to his father for protection. However, before that masked man suddenly bundled the mechanic into a van and drove off.
On the day of the funeral, Vicki flags that her brother Mark had disappeared. And soon, Grant receives a chilling ransom call from ruthless criminal Russell Delaney. He forced the siblings to launch an immediate rescue mission to save the hostage. Who will save Mark from the criminal boss? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.