EastEnders Spoilers Next Week: Max Branning’s Explosive Return, Stacey’s Shocking Exit & A Secret That Could Destroy Everything – Who Won’t Survive the Fallout? 😱
1. Will Lauren Branning Marry Peter Beale?
Peter stages a shock wedding for Lauren, decorating The Vic before dropping to one knee. Lauren is stunned, reluctant, and even tries to flee — but will she go through with the ceremony?
Her doubts deepen when Penny unintentionally stirs her insecurities. And just as Lauren prepares to walk down the aisle, an uninvited guest arrives to turn the day upside down.
2. Max Branning Returns — And Sparks Showdowns
Max crashes the wedding, sending shockwaves through the Square. Stacey and Zoe are stunned, while son Oscar desperately vies for his father’s attention.
But Max has eyes for Zoe, prompting Kat to warn her daughter away. Later, he confronts Stacey behind closed doors, reigniting old tensions.
Elsewhere, Cindy learns of Max’s return and confronts him over Steven’s death, while Lauren unleashes her fury, demanding he leave Walford once more.
3. Stacey Slater Prepares to Leave for Brazil
Stacey pushes Lily to join her in Brazil, but Lily refuses, wanting to stay in Walford. Zoe and Jean try to sway her, though only Eve is supportive.
Eventually, Zoe and Lily convince Stacey to go — but Jean is stuck on the Tube with Priya, suffering a panic attack, and risks missing Stacey’s farewell.
Will Stacey really board that plane without her mum by her side?
4. Kathy Cotton on the Brink of Discovering Callum’s Affair
Callum is juggling his marriage to Ben with his growing relationship with Johnny Carter. After Johnny lies about Callum’s late father, cracks begin to show.
When Kathy spots Callum and Johnny together in the café, suspicion grows. With Ben due back on day release, Kathy could be the one to expose the truth before Callum chooses his future.
5. Nicola Mitchell Protects Harry from Ravi
Harry finds himself deeper in Ravi’s world after a botched drug run leaves Kojo’s flat under threat.
Panicked, he calls Nicola, who steps in and threatens Ravi’s bosses if he doesn’t leave Harry alone. But Ravi isn’t so easily shaken, keeping Kojo’s flat central to his operation.
Meanwhile, Harry reconciles with Gina and books a weekend away, blissfully unaware he may still be in Ravi’s crosshairs.
6. Jasmine Clashes with the Slaters
Newcomer Jasmine locks horns with the Slater clan when she demands upfront payment for drinks at The Albert.
With the Slaters marking 25 years on screen, expect fireworks as they remind Walford they’re not to be underestimated.
A Week of Explosive Drama
Between Max’s long-awaited return, Stacey’s emotional departure, and Callum’s affair on the brink of exposure, EastEnders is set for one of its most dramatic weeks of the year.