George Knight discovers horrifying truth about dad Eddie in EastEnders

EDDIE Knight has become a hated character among soap fans as his behaviour with his son George has been far from loving.

But things go from bad to worse between the two as George finds out why they're back in touch next week in EastEnders.

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Tension has been palpable between George (portrayed by Colin Salmon) and both of his parents - particularly with his adoptive father, Eddie.

The newcomer played by Christopher Fairbank rocked up Albert Square earlier in 2024 alongside his wife Gloria (Elizabeth Counsell) but BBC One viewers have sensed the pair could be hiding something.

Many soap watchers have speculated that Eddie could be racist due to the vocabulary he chooses to use while around his own son and granddaughter Gina (Francesca Henry), who has made it clear she's not his biggest fan.

Fans of the London-based program are proven right next week when George nervously prepares to go to his parents' home for the first time in years for Eddie's award celebration.

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When he, his fiancée Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe), Anna (Molly Rainford) and Gina arrive, he’s stunned by Eddie’s apparent pride in him and the way he’s treated like a returning hero by his father's friends.

As the night goes on, Eddie shocks George even further by making a heartfelt speech about him.

George then confides in Elaine that he might have misread Eddie’s behaviour and that maybe his dad did always love him.

But while the party winds down, Gerald – one of Eddie’s friends – accidentally lets slip to George that the jury is going to love him, hinting there is definitely more to the situation.

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Confused, George presses him and Gerald explains that Eddie is facing trial for a racially motivated murder and needs him to be his character witness.

George is devastated to realise he’s being manipulated by Eddie.

In other scenes, it’s the morning of Gina’s birthday, and George is trying to focus on his daughter.

Eddie and Gloria arrive, but George tells them he knows about the court case, and he wants them to leave.

Gloria is desperate as she implores George to help but he dismisses them and heads out for Gina’s lunch.

During a heart-to-heart with Gina, George talks about his childhood and tries to excuse Eddie’s words and deeds, angering her.

George finds the courage to look up his father’s court case and eventually rings Eddie up, admitting they need to talk.

Later on, Gloria and Eddie arrive at The Vic, where George insists on talking alone with his father and the pair have a painful confrontation.

George finally unlocks the truth about his childhood, Eddie’s racism and what really happened during his early years.

Meanwhile, Gloria tries to explain herself to Elaine and begs her to help convince George to testify on Eddie’s behalf. 

What will George decide to do?

Whatever the case may be, the situation weighs heavy on George's mind later on as he's left in turmoil by the previous night's revelations.

During a training session with Denzel Danes (Jaden Ladega), George's emotions get the best of him and he goes too far.

Elaine is horrified to see George lose it with Denzel and then be plunged into self-hatred at being just like Eddie.

Later, Elaine reluctantly accompanies Gloria to see George at the Boxing Den.

Once there, Gloria implores George to give her five minutes to explain herself and, against Elaine’s wishes, he agrees.

But what will be the outcome of the conversation?

Will George really help Eddie?

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EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on ITV.

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