🩸 Teddy & Nicola’s Deadly Secret Comes Back to Haunt Them

Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) is pushed to the edge as he learns the grim truth about his wife Nicola’s (Laura Doddington) murky past—including her shocking involvement in Shireen’s murder. Determined to keep the walls from closing in, Teddy takes bold action against Benji (Carl Prekopp), a threatening associate from Nicola’s previous life who could expose everything.

But in his quest to eliminate the threat, Teddy sets off a chain of consequences he can’t control. When Nicola is left alone at Harry’s Barn, an intruder suddenly storms in, catching her off-guard and putting her in grave danger. Is this Benji’s revenge? Or has Teddy just painted a bigger target on his wife’s back?

As the Mitchells scramble to keep their deadly secret buried, one wrong move could unravel everything.

🍸 Joel Leads the Teens Down a Dark Path

Things get toxic fast when Joel Marshall (Max Murray) shows up at a teen hangout with vodka in hand—and a dangerous attitude to match. Targeting Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall), Joel mocks him for his inexperience with girls, making him the butt of his jokes.

But Joel’s twisted idea of mentorship doesn’t stop at cruel words. He also hurls a rude remark at Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) before coaxing her into smoking weed with him. And when she lets her guard down, Joel crosses a line by making a move on her.

With peer pressure, substance misuse, and consent issues at the forefront, the fallout from this incident could leave lasting emotional scars—and have serious consequences for everyone involved.

💘 Romance Sparks… But Will It Last?

Amid the darkness, love may still find a way. Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) is given a gentle nudge from fate when her uncle Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) plays matchmaker, setting her up with Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway). Their chemistry could blossom into something real—but in true Walford fashion, nothing is ever simple.

And in a storyline that has fans rooting hard, Elaine Knight (Harriet Thorpe) gives her grandson Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) the confidence to open his heart to Felix Baker (Matthew James Morrison). Will Johnny finally share how he really feels? And will Felix feel the same?

These budding romances might be the emotional respite Walford needs—unless they come crashing down like so many before.

🚨 Priya Faces the Consequences of Silence

Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) finds herself clashing with Callum Highway (Tony Clay) and the police after she discovers that daughter Avani’s complaint has been quietly dropped. Outraged and hurt, Priya storms into the station—but her fiery outburst might only make things worse.

Even more troubling? Priya decides not to tell Avani about the dropped case, potentially fracturing the trust between mother and daughter. It’s a decision that could come back to bite her.

Following a sobering conversation with Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal), Priya takes a step toward accountability, agreeing to offer Callum a long-overdue apology. But will that be enough to mend fences—or is she already too deep in the damage?

🎭 Final Thoughts

From clandestine crimes to heartfelt confessions and high-risk teen drama, next week’s EastEnders is crammed with pivotal moments that could reshape the Square for good. With secrets unraveling, trust broken, and emotions running wild, one thing’s for sure—Walford will never be the same again.

Don’t miss a moment, and brace yourself for an unforgettable week on EastEnders.