SPOLIER Next Week!!! EastEnders explodes next week as Kat exposes Zoe’s secret, Okie seizes control, and a mysterious 1988 tape threatens to rip the Slaters apart.
Halloween week brings chaos, secrets, and emotional showdowns to EastEnders as the residents of Albert Square face ghosts of their past — both real and emotional. From shocking revelations at The Vic to the rise of a new criminal power, here are the eight biggest moments you won’t want to miss.
1. Kat Exposes Zoe’s Secret
Quiz night at The Vic turns explosive when Kat (Jessie Wallace) can no longer keep quiet about Zoe’s (Michelle Ryan) shocking confession. As Zoe frantically searches for her missing kitten, Kat overhears Vicki and Ross whispering about Zoe’s long-lost son.
Unable to hold her tongue, Kat blurts out Zoe’s secret in front of the entire pub. The bombshell leaves Zoe humiliated — and The Vic stunned. How will Zoe react to such a public betrayal?
2. Okie Takes Control
Kojo (Aaron Thiara) remains trapped in his flat and makes a desperate bid for freedom, only for Okie to stop him cold.
Later, guilt-ridden Ravi (Aaron Sidwell) confides in Okie, revealing he’s tired of living a double life. Okie seizes the moment, lying that both Harry and Kojo have already been released.
In a shocking twist, Ravi transfers control of his criminal network to Okie — giving Walford a dangerous new kingpin.
3. Nigel Cancels His Dream Trip
After a tense few weeks, Julie finally finds Nigel (Paul Bradley) safe and sound — but her relief turns to heartbreak when he confesses he’s too unwell to go through with their long-awaited trip to India.
Meanwhile, Ross opens up to Alfie (Shane Richie) about his complicated relationship with Vicki, setting up emotional fallout to come.
4. Zoe Faces an Ultimatum
The aftermath of Kat’s revelation is messy and immediate. With punters gossiping and Zoe’s personal life becoming public knowledge, Kat realises the situation is spiralling. Determined to protect her family — and her pub — she issues Zoe a brutal ultimatum.
Can their fractured relationship survive another betrayal?
5. Eve and Suki Take a Major Step
Eve (Heather Peace) and Suki (Balvinder Sopal) take a huge leap forward in their journey to adopt. Their meeting with other adoptive parents goes surprisingly well — until Eve learns she’ll need a reference from her estranged, homophobic mother.
The discovery sends Eve into panic mode. Can she overcome her painful past to secure the future she and Suki want?
6. Alfie Finds a Haunting VHS
On Halloween night, Alfie stumbles upon an old VHS tape while cleaning up after a burst pipe in the Vic’s basement. Though Ross offers to play it during the pub’s party, Kat refuses — worried the footage might upset Zoe.
But curiosity never stays buried for long in Walford… and when the video finally plays, it unleashes more than just nostalgia.
7. Zoe Spirals Out of Control
Haunted by paranoia, Zoe lashes out at everyone around her — first blaming Vicki for breaking a cherished photo, then snapping at Anthony, her ex.
When the mysterious VHS starts playing at The Vic, Zoe loses control and throws everyone out, accusing Kat of betrayal once again. As Anthony confides his worries about Zoe’s mental state, it’s clear she’s teetering on the edge.
8. Kat Revisits the Past
In the chilling final moments of Halloween night, Kat, Zoe, and Tommy sit down to watch the 1988 footage — unaware that it will unearth long-buried secrets from the Slater family’s past.
As shocking questions emerge, Kat is forced to face painful memories she thought were gone for good. The tape could change everything for the Slaters — and Albert Square — forever.
A Haunting Week in Walford
From confessions and confrontations to ghosts of the past, next week’s EastEnders delivers Halloween drama at its finest. With Zoe unraveling, Kat haunted by history, and Okie rising as Walford’s new threat, the stage is set for a dark and unforgettable week on the Square.