Next week on EastEnders, the drama in Walford reaches new and devastating heights as Vicki Fowler’s condition takes a shocking turn —

and Joel’s increasingly desperate behavior threatens to expose him for good. With lies unraveling, emotions spiraling, and the Slaters

caught in the middle, viewers are in for a week of pure tension, heartbreak, and explosive revelations.

Vicki’s Collapse Sends Shockwaves Through Walford

Fans have watched Vicki’s storyline take darker turns in recent weeks, but nothing could prepare them for what’s about to unfold. After the shocking confrontation last week that left her visibly shaken, Vicki collapses unexpectedly, leading to one of the most emotional hospital scenes the Square has seen in months.

According to early spoilers, Stacey Slater and Kat are the first to find her unconscious — and panic sets in immediately. Stacey calls for help, shouting for someone to phone an ambulance as she tries to revive Vicki. When paramedics arrive, the tension is palpable; her breathing is shallow, and her pulse weak.

“She’s been through too much,” Stacey cries, her voice cracking. “Someone’s pushed her too far this time.”

The episode cuts to Walford General, where doctors rush to stabilize Vicki. It’s a scene filled with emotion, fear, and guilt — and at the center of it all is Joel, whose secret connection to Vicki may finally be his undoing.

Joel on the Run — and in Hiding

While the rest of the Square rallies around Vicki, Joel is nowhere to be found. Word spreads quickly that he’s vanished, just as suspicions about his involvement in Vicki’s breakdown begin to mount. By Monday’s episode, EastEnders spoilers confirm that Joel will be hiding at the Slaters’ house, hoping to avoid both the police and questions from Vicki’s family.

The tension skyrockets when Lily unexpectedly finds Joel in the kitchen in the middle of the night. “What are you doing here?” she whispers, eyes wide with fear. Joel pleads with her not to tell anyone, insisting that he “just needs a bit of time.”

But Stacey isn’t so easily fooled. When she notices items missing and strange noises upstairs, she begins to suspect that someone is inside her house — and what she finds will leave fans stunned.

When Stacey finally comes face-to-face with Joel, the confrontation is chilling. “You think you can hide here after what you did?” she snaps, standing her ground. Joel, disheveled and desperate, fires back, “You don’t know the full story. I didn’t mean for any of this to happen.”

But Stacey’s not buying it. “You hurt her, Joel,” she says coldly. “You hurt Vicki — and you’ll pay for it.”

Secrets, Guilt, and Desperation

While Joel hides in the shadows, the community grows increasingly restless. Martin Fowler, furious and heartbroken, demands answers. “Someone must’ve seen something,” he tells the police. “Joel doesn’t just disappear into thin air.”

Meanwhile, Kat struggles with her conscience. Having learned snippets of the truth, she’s torn between protecting her family and doing what’s right. Spoilers hint that Kat will have a tense heart-to-heart with Stacey, admitting she knows more than she’s let on. “He came to me,” she confesses. “Said he needed help. I didn’t know what else to do.”