Callum and Johnny Take the Next Step

Next week on EastEnders, Callum Highway (Tony Clay) and Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) grow closer than ever as they officially embrace their new relationship. But with Callum’s marriage to Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) now over, not everyone in Walford is ready to welcome his new partner — especially the Mitchell family.

At the heart of the tension is Lexi (Isabella Brown), who’s still coming to terms with her dad’s heartbreak and the loss of stability in her family. “Poor Lexi has had so many father figures in her life,” an insider reveals. “Finding out Callum has moved on from Ben is crushing for her.”

Lexi Refuses to Warm to Johnny

In an attempt to win Lexi over, Johnny pulls out all the stops — from thoughtful gifts to extravagant surprises. During a family meal, he even presents Lexi with concert tickets, hoping to make her smile again.

But his generosity doesn’t sit well with Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick), who steps in to warn Callum that Johnny might be trying too hard. “Billy doesn’t like the idea of Johnny buying his way into Lexi’s heart,” our source adds. “He thinks it’s disrespectful to Ben, and that Callum should put a stop to it before it drives the family further apart.”

Caught between wanting to protect Lexi’s feelings and keeping the peace with the Mitchells, Callum finds himself torn. One wrong move could push him away from both sides.

A New Face Arrives in Walford

As Callum deals with family drama, Johnny faces challenges of his own when he crosses paths with Tim Walton (guest star TBA) — a smooth-talking ex-client who offers him a tempting new business opportunity.

Encouraged by Callum to move forward with his career, Johnny agrees to meet Tim at The Queen Vic. But when Tim arrives, his charm immediately catches Elaine’s (Harriet Thorpe) attention — and raises Callum’s suspicions.

“Callum isn’t convinced that Tim’s interest is purely professional,” the insider teases. “He thinks Tim could be using Johnny’s vulnerability to his advantage.”

Despite Callum’s warning, Johnny decides to team up with Tim, officially making him his new business partner. But this partnership could spell trouble both professionally and personally.

Trouble Brewing Ahead

With the Mitchells already on edge and Johnny ignoring Callum’s instincts, tensions are set to rise fast. As Johnny’s bond with Tim deepens, will Callum’s fears be proven right? Or will Johnny’s gamble finally pay off and give him a fresh start in Walford?

For now, one thing’s certain — EastEnders fans should keep a close eye on newcomer Tim, whose motives may be far darker than anyone realises.