EastEnders fans all agree there has been one good thing to have come out of Lola's final days.
It’s been harrowing to watch dying Lola say her final goodbyes to friends and loved ones. But viewers all agree that seeing Honey Mitchell fight for her family, standing up to the bullies of the Square, has been a bright spot in an otherwise bleak run of episodes.
Things were especially heated in this yesterday's episode with Billy behind bars for smashing up the Minute Mart.
Knowing Lola could only have hours left for Billy to say a sad goodbye, Honey set about making sure her husband was released before it was too late.
After boldly standing up to Phil Mitchell and getting him on side, Honey set off to take on Nish.
With Phil by her side, Honey interrupted Mr Panesar's business meeting to explain that she needed him to withdraw his police statement so Billy could walk free. And when Nish refused, Honey threw his cold cup of coffee over him!
Honey was down but not out - she was not going to give up! So next, she went to see Suki, threatening to tell everyone about her trying to kiss Honey if she didn’t convince Nish to act. And that did the trick!
Suki managed to make Nish see sense - claiming it was all for the good of his business - and thanks to Honey Billy got home in time to share a moving moment with Lola.
The fans took to social media to declare their love for Honey - and her alter ego, actress Emma Barton.
"She is brilliant when she has to get tough," one impressed fan wrote.
"Fabulous from Emma," another fan agreed. "Honey with some fire in her belly when it comes to her family."
Tonight was owned by Emma Barton & Jamie Borthwick.Honey with some fire in her belly when it comes to her family - that’s Ma Mitchell! Fabulous from Emma.And Jay quietly trying to keep it together as the inevitable starts to hit & destroy him. Superb from Jamie. #EastEndersMay 30, 2023
Honey once again is given something to get her teeth into in this week's #EastEnders! She is brilliant when she has to get tough. More of this @EmmaBarton! Love it.May 30, 2023
One fan simply called Honey "iconic"!
And others said they loved her in partnership with unlikely ally Phil Mitchell. One viewer even said they were "Walford's answer to Batman and Robin"!
Honey and Phil are slowly becoming the duo we never thought we needed. Walford’s answer to Batman and robin 😂 #EastendersMay 30, 2023
Billy broke me tonight & Honey was just iconic. #EastEndersMay 30, 2023
Honey, to Phil: "Sorted." #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/iYO7y9ndcOMay 30, 2023
How will Honey cope with the aftermath of Lola's death? One thing's for sure - we know she'll go to any lengths to protect her family and we can't wait to see it!
EastEnders usually airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One. Check our TV Guide for more information.
