Michael Moon

Michael comes clean

An explosive episode will see Michael tell Janine all about his scam

Michael Moon will finally confess all to wife-to-be Janine Butcher on their wedding day.

Michael (Steve John Shepherd) cracks after Kat Moon confronts him and reveals Jean Slater will be sectioned if he doesn't admit to conning her.

The gym owner tricked troubled Jean (Gillian Wright) into handing over thousands of pounds.

Evil Michael then went to drastic measures to cover up his deception and convince everyone Jean was lying.

But when Kat (Jessie Wallace) tells him Jean will be committed unless he owns up Michael has a change of heart.

Baby shock for Janine

Janine Butcher will discover she's pregnant this Christmas, claims the Daily Star

Walford businesswoman Janine Butcher will soon fall pregnant, according to a report in the Daily Star Sunday.

The paper claims Janine, played by Charlie Brooks, will discover she is expecting a baby by Michael Moon (Steve J. Shepherd) in episodes due to air around Christmas.

An insider told the paper: “Janine is completely shocked when she finds out she’s pregnant. Her initial reaction is one of horror especially as she still doesn’t know whether she can trust Michael.

Michael plots revenge on Eddie

But how far is Michael prepared to go?

In an interview with Soaplife magazine, Steve John Shepherd has revealed that Michael’s so intent on exacting revenge on his dad Eddie he’s even prepared to let his half-brother Tyler get killed!

Michael has lined up a boxing match for Tyler for September 13th, which is the anniversary of his mother’s suicide, and he's also promised Vanessa Gold a big pay out if she can ensnare Eddie and split him and Carol Jackson up.

Steve said, “Michael wants Eddie to shoulder the blame for his mum’s death…

Michael to 'prey' on vulnerable Vanessa?

Michael Moon will try to enlist Vanessa Gold's help in getting revenge against his father, Soaplife claims.

Vanessa Gold could find herself at the centre of Michael Moon's schemes before she makes her departure from Albert Square.

According to Soaplife, Michael will prey on vulnerable Vanessa after she is dumped by Max Branning.

The magazine reveals that Michael offers Vanessa a shoulder to cry on, before trying to convince her to help him get revenge on dad Eddie.

Another new Moon on the horizon

Craig Moon will be introduced in the autumn, reports the People newspaper.

Another member of the extended Moon family will make a Walford appearance, reports the People, when Eddie Moon introduces son Michael to a brother he never knew existed.

Estranged new Moon Craig, who has Down’s Syndrome, will be played by 32-year-old Elliot Rosen. He has reportedly signed a short-term contract for a few episodes.

Friends again?

Can Michael succeed at rebuilding his friendship with Jack? 

Michael arrives at the gym to apologise to Jack for everything that has happened but an argument ensues. Michael is desperate to save their friendship and although Jack is dubious at first, he can see Michael is hurting and decides to try and rebuild their relationship again….but how long will it last?

Seconds out!

Jack flips, and the punches start flying.

With his wife's court case this week and finding out the twisted games Michael has been playing, Jack finally snaps and goes looking for revenge. He challenges Michael to get in the ring and the punches start flying…..

"Jack is filled with rage after finding out what Michael has done. He can't believe Michael made a pass at Ronnie and goes looking for him. He sees the boxing ring as the perfect setting for his revenge. Will he deliver the killer blow? "

This episode airs: Friday 8th July