EastEnders fans expect a huge payday for Amy Mitchell as her eighteenth birthday approaches this year. Archie Mitchell famously left his granddaughter £100,000 in his will back in 2009. Some viewers believe interest has grown the fund significantly over the last seventeen years. However, a debate continues over whether she inherits the cash now or at age twenty-one. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Why Did Archie Leave £100,000 In His Will To Amy?
Archie Mitchell was the soap’s main villain until Christmas Day 2009. However, he was battered to death with the bust of Queen Victoria in The Queen Vic. After a whodunnit mystery, it was revealed that Stacey Slater had killed him during a live 25th-anniversary episode.
Also, in his will, Archie left £100,000 to his granddaughter Amy Mitchell. And it was to be held in trust until her 21st birthday. He did so to taunt his daughter, Ronnie. Archie specified rules to make sure that he could control the family, even after he was gone.
And now fans are asking whether the show will move this timeline up to her 18th birthday or if the money still exists at all. Elsewhere, Amy currently struggles with a mental health issue. Also, she is concerned about her father, Jack Branning’s marriage to Denise Fox.
Fans Share Theories About Amy’s Future Windfall In EastEnders
One fan laughed. “You’ve probably just reminded the writers about it now.” Another said, “Sean once promised he’d see Amy on her eighteenth birthday, didn’t he?” Some fans also mentioned a detail that’s connected to Amy’s late mother. It read, “Sean said he’d take Amy to see Roxy’s bar in Iniza one day. It would actually be nice if the show followed through on that.”
Another wants Sean back. “Even if it’s only for one episode, it would be great to see that moment happen.” One fan joked, “Let’s be honest, the writers probably forgot that detail completely.” Some think that the money might have already disappeared. “Watch them suddenly say the money was given away years ago.”
Another said, “If I remember correctly, the inheritance might actually be paid when Amy turns twenty-one.” One viewer also joked that, ‘Imagine how many takeaways Jack could buy with that inheritance.” For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.