1. Patrick and Yolande Finally Say “I Do”

Patrick Trueman has been hesitant about tying the knot, but Yolande refuses to let his doubts derail their future. Inspired by Denzel’s encouragement, she pushes ahead with their big day.

While Kim and Denise put the finishing touches on the celebration, guests grow restless as the couple appear to be missing. Just when it looks like Patrick may back out, he and Yolande arrive and exchange heartfelt vows. After years of ups and downs, it’s a moment Walford fans have long been waiting for.

2. Zoe Slater Returns to Walford

Kat and Alfie are frantic as Tommy remains missing. Their search grows desperate until Kat receives a message claiming he is outside. Rushing to find her son, she instead comes face-to-face with someone she never expected—Zoe Slater.

It’s been two decades since Zoe last walked Albert Square, and her sudden reappearance sends shockwaves through the Slater family. Kat’s joy at seeing her estranged daughter is mixed with dread as she realises Zoe is not the same person who left Walford all those years ago.

3. Ravi Hunts for a Gun

Jack Branning is horrified when young Oscar reveals a gun he found. Terrified of the consequences, Oscar begs his father for help, but their private exchange is overheard by Ravi.

Later, Ravi sneaks into No. 27 to reclaim the weapon, only to be spotted by Denise. She wastes no time in telling Jack what she saw, and he quickly pieces together Ravi’s involvement.

Meanwhile, Howie battles guilt over his part in Patrick’s earlier attack and the blackmail money he took from Oscar. Can he face up to his mistakes, or will he sink deeper into trouble?

4. Kat Reunites with Zoe

Kat is overwhelmed when she finally lays eyes on Zoe after twenty years apart. Eager to reconnect, she tries to bridge the painful gap left by their estrangement.

But Zoe has changed since she last lived in Walford. Hardened by her own life experiences, she isn’t quick to forgive or embrace her mother. The reunion is charged with emotion, leaving fans wondering if the pair can ever truly repair their broken bond.

5. A Gunshot Shakes Walford

The celebrations at The Vic take a shocking turn when news spreads of a gunshot echoing through Albert Square. Panic quickly sets in as residents realise someone has been seriously injured.

The reception for Patrick and Yolande ends in chaos as whispers spread about who the victim is—and who pulled the trigger. Later in the week, more secrets from Zoe’s past come to light, hinting that her return to Walford will be far more dangerous than anyone first imagined.

A Week of High Drama

From joyous weddings to life-threatening violence, EastEnders is set for one of its most dramatic weeks in months. With Zoe’s comeback, Ravi’s criminal schemes, and a shocking shooting, viewers can expect heartbreak, family tension, and explosive consequences across the Square.