Avani Nandra-Hart is about to show EastEnders fans that she’s not one to be messed with. After months of being manipulated, humiliated, and targeted by cruel online bullying, Avani finally reclaims her voice—and her power—in a bold and satisfying act of revenge that flips the tables on the devious Joel Marshall.

For weeks, viewers have watched Avani spiral following a series of traumatic experiences. Her grandfather’s violent past shook her world, culminating in a near-tragedy that left emotional scars. She was then subjected to a humiliating strip search at a police station, a moment that became a tipping point for the troubled teen. Seeking comfort, she found herself falling deeper into a dark path—dabbling in alcohol and drugs and getting involved with Joel, a mysterious newcomer who was far from who he claimed to be.

Joel seemed charming at first, but his real motives soon became clear. Behind Avani’s back, he secretly recorded an intimate moment between them and showed it to his friend Tommy Moon. His father Ross discovered the footage and ordered Joel to delete it—but viewers later learned he disobeyed that command, allowing the clip to exist long enough for the damage to begin. This disturbing behavior wasn’t out of character: Joel had already caused trouble in Australia, which led to his family’s relocation to Walford after he was caught upskirting a classmate.

As the torment escalates, Avani becomes the target of cruel messages and social media shaming. Despite everything, she finds support from her childhood friend Barney Mitchell, who harbors deeper feelings for her. The two share a kiss in a moment of vulnerability, hinting at something more than friendship. However, things take a tense turn when Barney—trying to support her—missteps emotionally, and his apology is swiftly dismissed by Avani’s cold and protective mother, Priya.

Meanwhile, Joel continues his disturbing influence over Tommy, dragging him into risky behavior. The boys grow bolder, and after a confrontation with Amy Mitchell, Joel’s influence takes a darker turn. When Amy calls them out for how they’ve treated Avani, it sends shockwaves through their smug teenage bravado. Joel, ever the manipulator, tries to deflect the sting by suggesting they use Alfie’s credit card to purchase adult content online—a decision that reveals his growing desperation and lack of remorse.

But this time, Joel goes too far—and it backfires. He attempts to publicly shame Avani in another cruel stunt, thinking he still has control of the narrative. What he doesn’t realize is that Avani has finally had enough—and she’s already set her plan into motion. In a stunning moment of poetic justice, she turns the tables on him in front of their peers. Whatever he thought would humiliate her ends up blowing up in his face, and she walks away, dignity intact and head held high. Joel, meanwhile, is left fuming and exposed, his attempts at dominance shattered in a public downfall.

The fallout doesn’t end there. Kat Slater’s decision to hire Amy Mitchell to babysit sparks fury in Tommy, who feels blindsided. He vents to Joel, but even he starts to realize that they’ve pushed things too far. Amy confronts both boys with brutal honesty, calling them out for their actions and reminding them that their cruelty has real consequences. The confrontation leaves them reeling—and forces them to confront just how far they’ve fallen under Joel’s toxic leadership.

As EastEnders barrels toward an emotional climax, the question remains: Will Joel face any real accountability? Will Tommy finally break free from his influence? And what lies ahead for Avani, who is slowly rediscovering her strength after months of pain?

This dramatic arc highlights a powerful theme at the heart of the series: the resilience of young women and the consequences of unchecked behavior. Avani’s journey from victim to survivor is a gripping, emotional ride—one that EastEnders fans won’t forget anytime soon.