In a week brimming with emotional highs and crushing lows, EastEnders pulls no punches as romantic revelations and fractured relationships dominate the drama.

Alfie’s entrepreneurial spark leads him to suggest a fake wedding shoot with Kat to promote their fledgling limo venture. But his real motive isn’t about photos or business—he wants to marry her for real. After confiding in Linda, Alfie is encouraged to take the plunge. He proposes to Kat in a heartfelt moment at the flat, and she says yes. Elated, they head to The Vic to share their good news with the rest of Walford.

But not all love stories this week have happy endings. Peter, with Kathy’s prompting, tries to build a bridge with Lauren, hoping to reconnect for the sake of their child. However, his instincts tell him she’s hiding something crucial. His fears drive him to seek legal advice from Johnny about gaining custody. When Honey overhears and passes the information to Lauren, it becomes the breaking point. Feeling betrayed and pressured, Lauren decides to end their relationship for good.

Meanwhile, chaos reigns at The Albert as Cindy’s unpaid workers walk out, leaving her floundering. Gina is furious when she sees George helping Cindy, but eventually, she sets her frustration aside to lend a hand herself. As staff disappear and tensions mount, Cindy finds herself leaning on old connections just to keep things afloat.

Elsewhere, Avani flips the script on Joel, who tries to humiliate her publicly. With cleverness and composure, Avani turns the tables and leaves Joel embarrassed instead, proving she’s not one to be underestimated.

This week, EastEnders is a whirlwind of emotional reckonings and pivotal decisions. With Kat and Alfie’s relationship hitting a new milestone and Peter and Lauren’s coming to a crashing halt, Walford is once again a hotbed of passion, betrayal, and second chances. The question remains: who will rise above the chaos, and who will be left behind in the fallout?